In the unfolding dynamics of the Republican political landscape, speculation is mounting that Chris Christie may soon announce 'I’m dropping out' of the presidential race and endorse Nikki Haley 'for the good of the country'. As the race intensifies, the Trump political team has reportedly decided to withhold cooperation with the Republican Governors Association due to the group's executive director advising Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who has thrown her support behind Ron DeSantis. Amidst these strategic moves, some suggest that recent endorsements for Donald Trump 'since June 2023' are not genuinely supportive but rather acts of political necessity. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley's rise in the polls has been highlighted, with her surpassing DeSantis, who 'falls to third' in the RealClearPolitics average, leading to commentary on the shifting support among Republican candidates, with suggestions that Christie's 'support will migrate organically'.
I hope Chris Christie is getting ready to deliver his “I’m dropping out and endorsing Haley for the good of the country” speech https://t.co/TpoivIa516
It's a hostage situation. Every Republican who has endorsed Mr. Trump since June 2023 or so doesn't actually mean it; they're just paying a ransom. I am so glad not to have that on my conscience. https://t.co/Qx6TA6I1IY
Cripes, how God-awful do you have to be, to get eclipsed by Nikki Haley? 🤣😂 DeSantis falls to third in RCP average as Haley eclipses Florida governor https://t.co/ZwCuzjCcQq
Just another reason to vote for President Trump in 2024! https://t.co/oCJaLJm8Es
At this stage Christie might not need to drop out, support will migrate organically https://t.co/Vai608wppY
There are both carrots and sticks. Mr. Trump’s political team, meanwhile, has told people it plans to not work with the Republican Governors Association because the group’s executive director advises Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa, who endorsed Mr. DeSantis. https://t.co/duTCs8gwP2