Some expressed disappointment after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) withdrew from the Republican presidential primary and endorsed former President Donald Trump over Nikki Haley, while others expressed a sense of unity among the Republican Party. Reactions flooded in, with some praising the move towards this.
As the Republican primary continues, unity is a theme that has been touted by several prominent Republicans. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) said: Breitbart News Saturday Over the weekend, it became clear that it was time for the Republican Party to unite behind Trump, the clear front-runner.
“Over the past few months, Casey and I have traveled across the country spreading the message of hope that decline is an option and that, in fact, we can succeed again as a nation. No one could work harder. But we left everything on the ground,” DeSantis said in a message posted on social media, announcing his decision to withdraw from the race and saying there was no clear path to a future nomination. Admitted.
“Now that we've finished second in Iowa, we've been praying and contemplating the direction going forward. If there's anything I can do to create a favorable outcome, that means more campaigning, more If it meant blocking interviews, I would do it. But I can't ask supporters to volunteer their time and resources unless there's a clear path to victory. Therefore, I is suspending his campaign today,” DeSantis announced, acknowledging that “it's clear that the vast majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.”
“While I have disagreements with Donald Trump, including the coronavirus pandemic and the elevation of Anthony Fauci, Trump is better than incumbent Joe Biden. That's clear. I'm a Republican. I have signed a pledge to support the candidate, and I intend to honor that pledge. We can't go back to the old Republican guard,” he continued, thanking his dedicated supporters during the campaign.
“Success is not final and failure is not fatal. What matters is the courage to continue.”
– Winston Churchill pic.twitter.com/ECoR8YeiMm
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 21, 2024
The news sparked many reactions across the board, with some supporters expressing disappointment, while Trump supporters celebrated the move as the president moved one step closer to sealing the deal.
Conservative commentator and author Mark Levin said, “Ron DeSantis is a great patriot and a class act,'' adding that DeSantis was “right to cancel his campaign and support President Trump.'' “That was the case,” he admitted.
“Nikki Haley should and will lose. Next, it's about Biden, who is destroying our great country, and the election of President Trump, who will reverse America's decline at the hands of radical Democrats.” he added.
Ron DeSantis is a great patriot and class doer. He is a solid, principled conservative, a kind and decent man. He's a great governor and has a great future. The governor did the right thing by canceling his campaign and endorsing President Trump. Nikki Haley must, and always will… https://t.co/sri3ZoBIE4
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 21, 2024
“Now is the time for all Republicans to come together and bring @realDonaldTrump back to the White House,” said Jimmy Patronis, Florida's chief financial officer.
“This is the most important election of our lifetime,” he added.
Now is the time for all Republicans to come together and work for a comeback. @realDonaldTrump To the White House. This is the most important election of our lifetimes. #frapol
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) January 21, 2024
“The important story is not that #DeSantis fell out. It was inevitable sooner or later,” said writer and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza.
“The important thing is that he supported Trump. This represents a kind of course correction, and an agreement with President Trump to win the nomination is almost finalized,” he added.
That's not what's important #DeSantis It fell off. It was inevitable sooner or later. What matters is that he supported Trump.This represents a kind of course correction and almost confirms the agreement with President Trump to win the nomination.
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) January 21, 2024
“Welcome to the party, Governor DeSantis. Come on, LFG!! MAGA!!!” exclaimed Monica Crowley, former senior director of strategic communications at the National Security Council.
Welcome to the party, Governor DeSantis.
Come on, LFG!!
Maga! ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/TRm0v5E70J
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) January 21, 2024
“What a great move by Governor Ron DeSantis! President @realDonaldTrump is uniting the Republican Party and we are closer than ever to taking our country back!” U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, among others People cheered as they joined in. Some people were happy, some were not.
What a great move by Governor Ron DeSantis!president @realDonaldTrump The Republican Party is united and we are closer than ever to taking our country back. #Trump2024 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BPzUloP90b
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) January 21, 2024
Thank you, Governor. A classy and patriotic move.Republicans, let's unite. @realDonaldTrump And please take back this country! To my friends who supported DeSantis, I know today is a tough day, but let's work together again tomorrow to defeat the corrupt left. #MAGA2024! https://t.co/xCGM6Ppe2B
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) January 21, 2024
There will be a million tributes to the DeSantis campaign, almost all of them wrong and biased.
The simple truth is you can't fight the ocean. No candidate or campaign could defeat the indicted Trump. period.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 21, 2024
The establishment used Ron DeSantis to defeat Donald Trump.
They spent millions of dollars trying to get rid of Donald Trump.
they failed…
— E (@ElijahSchaffer) January 21, 2024
DeSantis did the right thing, but this isn't the last we hear from his campaign.
There will be an avalanche of news in the coming days and weeks.
Donors are furious about what happened
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 21, 2024
I'm glad DeSantis is leaving. Good times.
He will now be asked to recoup the $120 million wasted on last year's campaign. We need that to win in November.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 21, 2024
I will never vote for Donald Trump again.
sorry @RonDeSantis.
I hope he loses big.
Even worse than last time.
— Chris Nelson🇺🇸🏝 (@ReOpenChris) January 21, 2024
It is very disappointing!
👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 https://t.co/221pVwmF3w
— Chris Nelson🇺🇸🏝 (@ReOpenChris) January 21, 2024
See this message below. @RonDeSantis About the important decisions made today: https://t.co/bB9gFIN62q
— Brian Griffin (@BryanDGriffin) January 21, 2024
DeSantis just canceled his appearance on Sunday's show.
A halt to his campaign appears imminent.
That's really a tragedy.
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) January 21, 2024
“We're re-forming the band!”
thank you@RonDeSantis#Trump2024 pic.twitter.com/ZaskRatDxm
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) January 21, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis withdraws from presidential race and endorses @realDonaldTrump Towards 2024
But he doesn't just support Trump, he kicks Nikki Haley
This is the right way!🇺🇸
pic.twitter.com/lAvXeiRuND— Amy Kremer (@AmyKremer) January 21, 2024
DeSantis is out and Haley is coming out soon. The Trump train is running.
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) January 21, 2024
I am most proud of working with this patriot and his amazing team in any political career I have ever had. Thank you to everyone who supported a cause bigger than anyone else. This is just the beginning. We will restore freedom and American prosperity again. #DeSantis https://t.co/YkLRt5GjB7
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) January 21, 2024
America missed its best chance to return to greatness.
Thank you, Ron DeSantis, for all your hard work! https://t.co/MjnJtGoHPM
— Congressional Correspondent Thomas Massie (@MassieforKY) January 21, 2024
In the end it was the right decision.I'm proud to have worked for @RonDeSantis. https://t.co/Pnx8Qj0G7m
— Will Chamberlain (@willchamberlain) January 21, 2024
This story is developing.

