
Former President Donald Trump expands his lead in the Republican presidential nomination race, with strong support in Iowa and critical battleground states. In Iowa, Trump's first-choice support surges to 51%, positioning him as the clear front-runner for the caucuses. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sees a modest increase in support, while former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley holds steady. Trump's dominance is pronounced among key demographics, including evangelicals, Republicans, and first-time caucus-goers. Trump also holds a significant advantage over President Biden.