Atlanta, Georgia – Donald Trump has secured the Republican nomination for President, setting the stage for a rematch with Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The primaries in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington have projected victories for both candidates. Additionally, Hawaii Republicans are holding caucuses, while voting concludes for Democrats Abroad. Biden also emerged as the projected winner in the Democratic primary in the Northern Mariana Islands.
In a social media post, Biden celebrated his status as the presumptive Democratic nominee, rallying supporters in a new campaign video. Trump, on the other hand, posted a video expressing his determination to defeat what he referred to as “crooked” Joe Biden.
Following last week’s Super Tuesday, where both candidates dominated, Biden and Trump are on the verge of securing the majority of delegates needed for their respective party’s nomination. Trump’s reelection bid, however, is under a cloud of 91 felony charges related to allegations of election tampering and criminal activity.
Biden’s campaign strategy mirrors that of 2020, focusing on concerns over Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and economic performance. On the Republican side, Trump faces little competition, with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley being the latest to exit the race without endorsing him.
Both candidates recently held rallies in Georgia, a state that Biden narrowly won in 2020. Trump criticized Biden’s State of the Union address as divisive, while Biden emphasized his commitment to a future of freedom and democracy.
While the outcome of the primaries in Georgia seems inevitable, they serve as a crucial test for both candidates leading up to the anticipated November election. Trump and Biden continue to campaign in swing states, seeking to rally support and secure key battlegrounds for the presidential race.