for allegedly mishandling sensitive government documents and for allegedly manipulating commercial records throughout the course of their employment.
In the beginning, DeSantis was seen to be the most probable candidate to challenge the former president because he capitalized on many of the same culture war topics that appeal to voters.
followers of Trump, but also providing a potential new beginning for others who had become tired of Trump's raucous manner of conducting himself
On the other hand, Haley started to acquire momentum during the Republican presidential debates, which Trump chose to miss in favor of counterprogramming.
During her campaign, she has presented herself as a more moderate choice and established herself as an experienced diplomatic voice for the United States on the world scene.
On the other hand, given Trump's undeniable support among the Republican grassroots, the road to the president is becoming increasingly difficult for both DeSantis and Haley.
DeSantis redirected his campaign efforts on winning victory in Iowa as a response to the limited resources that were available to him.
A second-place finish in the Midwest suggests difficulties in the New Hampshire primary next week, where Haley is polling higher than the Florida governor but still behind Trump.