Morning Wire DeSantis Endorses Trump & NYC Migrant Mess | 1.22.24
Jan 22, 2024
Ron DeSantis suspends his presidential campaign, reshaping the GOP primary into a contest between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. Allegations against Fulton County DA Fani Willis complicate legal battles for Trump. Meanwhile, New York City's East Village faces public outcry over unsanitary conditions tied to the migrant crisis, raising health concerns. The political tug-of-war intensifies as House Republicans clash with the Biden administration over immigration, spotlighting pressures within the Democratic Party.
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DeSantis Drops Out
- Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign, endorsing Donald Trump.
- This leaves Nikki Haley as Trump's main challenger in the GOP primary.
Haley's Challenge
- Nikki Haley faces an uphill battle against Trump in New Hampshire.
- New Hampshire's moderate voters and independents could benefit Haley.
Haley as VP?
- Trump has considered Nikki Haley as a potential VP pick.
- However, her recent attacks on him might jeopardize that possibility.