Trump kicks off prez race with Iowa win, Vivek Ramaswamy out

In a decisive victory, former US President Donald Trump asserted his dominance in the Republican Party nomination process for the 2024 presidential election by emerging triumphant in the Iowa caucuses on Monday. Trump's resounding win, with a staggering lead of over 30 points, included defeating his Indian-American opponents Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, recognizing Trump's strength, promptly withdrew from the race to endorse him. Despite freezing temperatures and icy winds, Trump supporters showed unwavering dedication, turning out in large numbers to give him 51% of the votes.