
Donald Trump ranted about “liars, cheaters, thugs (and) perverts” as he urged his supporters in Iowa to brave an Arctic freeze at the start of the 2024 White House nominating race.
The Iowa caucuses on Monday start the long contest to choose the Republican contender to take on Democratic president Joe Biden in November’s election. Trump is the prohibitive favourite as he bids to return to the White House despite facing multiple lawsuits and ongoing scandals, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are fighting for a distant second place.