Trump trails Desantis in possible 2024 Matchup
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On Friday, outlets report that former President Donald Trump has been struggling to find a footing in his reelection campaign as polls show Republican voters prefer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election. Left-leaning articles highlighted that Trump may have found an angle of attack by focusing on the issue of potential budget cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Right-leaning articles highlight that support for DeSantis in key primary states could grow to an insurmountable lead over Trump.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that Republican voters in New Hampshire are favoring DeSantis over Trump as the nominee ahead of the 2024 primary. A poll released by the University of New Hampshire revealed waning support for Trump, with a large majority of responders having a more favorable opinion on DeSantis. The poll was conducted a year before the primary in 2024, where much can change and a win in New Hampshire is not guaranteed.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted Trump finding an opening against DeSantis by dragging the race to “where DeSantis is uncomfortable.” Trump released a video with a short message to Republicans stating that they should not vote to cut any money from Medicare or Social Security. The article highlighted that the video positions Trump well, bringing in support from Republican voters, since many are elderly and depend on Medicare and Social Security. DeSantis has consistently shown support for budget cuts and raising the retirement age, giving Trump an opening to attack his policy.
A right-leaning article by The Washington Examiner highlighted that among likely Republican primary voters, a majority support DeSantis as the candidate to run for president in 2024. Early polls in the first three primary states, New Hampshire, Iowa, and South Carolina, have indicated leads for DeSantis. The article highlighted that if DeSantis is able to sustain his leads and beats Trump in each of the GOP’s primary contests, it would be extremely difficult for Trump to recover, and there is a strong chance that Trump will abandon a reelection campaign to avoid consecutive defeats.
From the center
Trump trails DeSantis in possible 2024 matchup in New Hampshire, which holds first primary
USA Today