Trump Strikes Unifying Tone, Praises Competitors in Iowa Victory Speech

‘Whether it’s Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, it would be so nice if we could come together and straighten out the world.’

Former President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives at a watch party during the 2024 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 2024. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump struck a unifying tone in his victory speech after a stunning and historic win in the Iowa caucuses.

With 97 percent of results in, President Trump won a resounding victory by nearly 30 points. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in second place with about 21 percent support at the time of publication. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley came in third with about 19 percent.