{"id":2148914,"date":"2024-01-14T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T22:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marco-rubio-endorses-trump-ahead-of-2024-iowa-caucuses\/"},"modified":"2024-01-14T17:47:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T22:47:56","slug":"marco-rubio-endorses-trump-ahead-of-2024-iowa-caucuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marco-rubio-endorses-trump-ahead-of-2024-iowa-caucuses\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio backs Trump for 2024 Iowa caucuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarco-rubio-endorses-trump-ahead-of-2024-iowa-caucuses%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2148914&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Marco Rubio Endorses Former President Donald Trump for 2024 Presidential Election<\/h2>\n<p>On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) made a significant announcement by officially endorsing former President Donald Trump for \u200cthe 2024 presidential election. In his endorsement, Rubio highlighted the successful legislation he was able to pass during Trump&#8217;s previous presidency, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit.\u200b According to Rubio, Trump&#8217;s refusal to bow down to special interests and bureaucratic obstacles allowed them to achieve these important policy changes.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to \u2063express his\u2064 support for Trump, stating, &#8220;I support Trump because that kind of leadership is the ONLY way we will get the extraordinary actions needed to fix the disaster Biden has created. It&#8217;s time to get on with the work of beating Biden &#038; saving America!&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;When\u200b Trump was in the White House, I achieved major policies I had\u2064 worked on for years (like expanded Child Tax Credit &#038; tough\u200c sanctions on regime in \u200dCuba \u2063&#038; Venezuela) because we had a President who didn&#8217;t \u200ccave to special interests\u2063 or let bureaucrats block us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This endorsement from Rubio \u200dcomes on the same day that Gov. Doug \u200cBurgum (R-ND), a previous 2024 presidential candidate, also \u2063endorsed Trump. Burgum becomes the first 2024 Republican candidate to endorse the former president. With Rubio&#8217;s endorsement, Trump now has the\u2063 support of both Florida senators, as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) endorsed him in November.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming Iowa \u200bcaucuses hold the potential to significantly impact the trajectory of the 2024 Republican primary race. Trump currently leads the polls with 48%, followed by \u2062former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley at 20%, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) at 16%, and billionaire\u2063 Vivek\u2064 Ramaswamy at 8%.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the competition, DeSantis has stated that he intends to stay in the primary race even if he places third in the \u200dIowa caucuses. He has scheduled a town hall in New Hampshire on Tuesday and has other\u200d events lined up in South\u2063 Carolina and Nevada.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors contributed to Sen. Marco Rubio&#8217;s surprising endorsement of former President Donald \u2064Trump for the 2024 presidential election?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Icant announcement, endorsing former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential \u200celection. This endorsement comes as a surprise \u200dto many,\u200c considering\u2062 the tumultuous history between Rubio and Trump during the 2016 Republican primary race.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio, who \u2062ran against Trump\u2063 in 2016, often clashed with the former president, and Trump even gave him the nickname &#8220;Little Marco.&#8221; However, in recent years, the two have seemingly \u200cput their \u2062differences aside and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/13-gop-lawmakers-join-letter-demanding-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-apologize-to-ted-cruz-over-attempted-murder-allegation\/\" title=\"13 GOP Lawmakers Join Letter Demanding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Apologize To Ted Cruz Over \u2018Attempted Murder\u2019 Allegation\">found common ground<\/a> \u200bon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-fox-news-grills-senate-candidate-dr-oz-on-when-life-begins-oz-refuses-to-answer\/\" title=\"WATCH: Fox News Grills Senate Candidate Dr. Oz On When Life Begins, Oz Refuses To Answer\">key conservative issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In his endorsement statement, Rubio highlighted Trump&#8217;s accomplishments during his presidency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-barnstorms-iowa-where-gop-rivals-hope-to-upend-him-in-next-years-caucuses\/\" title=\"Trump campaigns vigorously in Iowa, where GOP rivals aim to overthrow him in upcoming caucuses.\">including tax cuts<\/a>, deregulation, and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-hopefuls-go-on-offense-against-trump-one-month-before-iowa-too-little-too-late\/\" title=\"GOP candidates attack Trump before Iowa: 'Too late, not enough\">conservative judicial appointments<\/a>. He also praised Trump&#8217;s strong\u2062 stance on immigration\u200d and national security, which resonated with many voters in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio acknowledged that while he \u2062and Trump may have \u2062had their differences in the past, he believes that\u2063 Trump&#8217;s policies and\u200d leadership should be the blueprint for the future of the\u200c Republican Party. He stressed\u2064 the importance \u200cof unity within the party and \u200curged Republicans \u2063to rally behind Trump if he decides to run for president again in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement has \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-visits-wounded-warriors-at-walter-reed-hospital\/\" title=\"Biden Visits Wounded Warriors At Walter Reed Hospital\">sparked mixed reactions<\/a> among Republicans and political pundits.\u200d Some argue \u2062that Rubio&#8217;s endorsement \u2062is a strategic move to align himself with the popular\u2062 figure within the party and boost \u200dhis own political prospects. Others,\u200d however, view it as \u200ban opportunity \u2064for\u2064 Republicans\u200b to unite behind a proven leader who can win back the White House.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 presidential election is still several years away, and much can change in the political landscape between now and then. \u2062However, Rubio&#8217;s endorsement of Trump sends a clear message to the Republican Party and its supporters. It signals a shift in perception and the recognition of Trump&#8217;s influence within the party.<\/p>\n<p>For Trump, this endorsement adds to\u2064 his growing list of\u2064 influential supporters,\u2062 solidifying his position as\u200b a potential frontrunner in the 2024 race. It also serves as a testament to the loyalty\u200c and\u200d dedication of his supporters, who \u200ccontinue to stand by \u200bhim\u200b even after leaving \u200dthe White House.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsement also raises speculation about Rubio&#8217;s\u200d own political \u2064ambitions. By aligning himself with Trump,\u200b Rubio may be positioning himself for a\u2064 potential presidential run\u200c in \u2063the future. The 2024 presidential election presents an\u2062 opportunity for Rubio to rebuild his image within the party and prove himself as a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2062 Sen. Marco Rubio&#8217;s endorsement of former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election has generated significant attention within the Republican\u2064 Party and the \u200dpolitical landscape. While their past differences cannot be ignored, Rubio&#8217;s decision \u200cto \u200cendorse Trump \u200breflects his belief in the former president&#8217;s policies\u2064 and leadership. \u200cThis endorsement also highlights the growing support and influence that Trump continues to\u2064 garner within the\u2064 Republican Party. \u2062As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Rubio&#8217;s endorsement could be \u2063a critical \u2062factor that reshapes the party dynamics and potentially influences the outcome of the race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) endorses former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, just before the Iowa caucuses. Rubio highlights their past collaboration, mentioning successful legislation like the Child Tax expansion, which he had been striving for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2148915,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2148914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2148914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2148914"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2148914\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2148915"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2148914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2148914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2148914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}