exclusive: Former President Trump took to a stage in New Hampshire on Monday night, along with former opponents and current allies Sens. Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy and Doug Burgum, and vowed that Republicans would “unite.” He makes a “show of force'' by saying, “I'm ready to take on Joe.'' Biden,” FOX News Digital reported.
President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Monday night at 9 p.m., hours before the state's first primary election. Recent polls show President Trump leading former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley by double digits.
Former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Rochester, New Hampshire, Sunday, January 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdraws from 2024 presidential election, supports Trump
A Trump campaign official told Fox News Digital that Trump on Monday night had Scott, R.S. He said he will be on stage with Mr. C, Mr. Ramaswamy, and Mr. Burgum. Three former Republican presidential candidates will speak on stage and give interviews to the media.
“This is intended as a show of force to show that the party is united and ready to take on Joe Biden,” the official told Fox News Digital.
American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate, supports former US President Donald Trump during an election event at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club in Atkinson, New Hampshire, January 16, 2024. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
The source said: “All three VIP guests, former opponents and current supporters, will draw a sharp contrast to Joe Biden in the general election preview currently taking place here.'' Deaf,” he said.
Trump says he is 'very honored' to support DeSantis after Florida governor suspends candidacy
The field of Republican primary candidates shrunk to just Trump and Haley on Sunday after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign. Trump, who has led by a wide margin since announcing his candidacy, won the Iowa caucuses on January 15, solidifying his status as the front-runner.
Republican Sen. Tim Scott (right) from South Carolina speaks while standing next to former President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S., Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In announcing the end of his presidential campaign, DeSantis gave his full support to Trump and endorsed him as the party's proper candidate.
President Trump said in an exclusive interview on Fox News Digital on Sunday that he was “honored” to support DeSantis and said, “I look forward to working with him to defeat Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt president in our nation's history.” I’m looking forward to it.” Country. “
A Trump campaign official told Fox News Digital that while there are no immediate plans, the possibility of DeSantis joining Trump's campaign is open.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (center) endorses former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event held at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, USA on Sunday, January 14th. Lady Kathryn Burgum (left) was also present. , 2024. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In endorsing Trump, DeSantis said, “It's clear that Republican voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.”
“They saw get his presidency “Halled by persistent resistance, I see Democrats using the law to this day to attack Mr. Trump,” DeSantis said on Sunday, adding, “The coronavirus pandemic, Trump's rise to the presidency, etc. I had a difference of opinion with Donald Trump about [Dr.] Anthony Fauci, Trump is better than incumbent Joe Biden. That's obvious. ”
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DeSantis said President Trump supports it. “Because we can't go back to the old Republican guard that Nikki Haley represents, a repackaged version of overcooked corporatism.”
President Trump referred to DeSantis as “Ron DeSanctimonious” during his campaign, but said he would no longer use that nickname. “No, that name has officially been retired,” President Trump told Fox News Digital.
