Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign on Jan. 21, saying he had no path to victory and pledging his support to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) opponent Ron DeSantis has withdrawn from the race for the White House, according to an announcement on Jan. 21, stating he couldn't continue with a campaign lacking a clear path to victory.
DeSantis shared the news in a 4-minute announcement on X (formerly Twitter), confirming his already anticipated support for former United States President Donald Trump. “I will not stop now. It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.”
In the Iowa primary for the Republican Party nomination held on Jan. 15, DeSantis finished second, lagging Trump by a 21% margin of votes. DeSantis, who is also governor of Florida, officially launched his presidential bid in July 2023.
