Former rivals of Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination came together at the party’s convention on Tuesday night to show their support for the former president. Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy all took the stage to endorse Trump, solidifying his position as the party’s nominee.
Despite previous differences and criticisms, Haley made a strong endorsement of Trump, stating, “For the sake of our nation we have to go with Donald Trump.” Her speech was met with a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd, reflecting the lingering divisions within the party.
DeSantis, the third-place finisher in the primary, also rallied behind Trump, emphasizing the need for unity and support for the former president. He criticized President Biden’s age and leadership abilities, drawing a sharp contrast between the two candidates.
The convention highlighted key Republican campaign points, such as border security, crime, and the commitment to defeating Biden. Trump himself led a standing ovation for a mother advocating for tough-on-crime policies after her son was killed in New York.
Overall, delegates expressed a readiness to move past internal divisions and focus on the common goal of defeating Biden in the upcoming election. The night ended with a sense of unity among Republicans, with one delegate stating, “At the end of the day, we’re all Republicans.”
