FT: Tough road ahead for Republican candidates as Trump sweeps Iowa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces a tough road ahead after a distant second-place finish in Iowa. Despite campaigning extensively, his conservative values didn't resonate in the quirky state. For Nikki Haley, who never banked on Iowa, the real test awaits in New Hampshire. A strong showing is crucial for her breakthrough strategy. The spotlight intensifies as speculation grows about Haley attacking Trump directly. With Trump's unprecedented victory margin, the nomination seems in his grasp, leaving the question of whether Haley will take a bold stand.

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By Edward Luce

Unless Nikki Haley reverses course and attacks the ex-president, the nomination race might be over

There are two ways to interpret Donald Trump's cruise to victory in Iowa. The first, which I lean towards, is confirmation that the former president owns the Republican party in a way that no figure has done before. But we have known that for years. It looks as though he has the 2024 nomination wrapped up.

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