Editing United States Presidential Election (section)

==== Republican Party: ====

* '''Donald Trump''': The former president, '''Donald Trump''', is seeking to return to the White House. Trump served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 and remains a highly influential figure within the Republican Party. His platform emphasizes strong border control, economic growth through deregulation and tax cuts, and a more nationalist approach to foreign policy. His candidacy has also sparked controversy due to multiple legal challenges and indictments.
* '''Ron DeSantis''': The Governor of Florida, '''Ron DeSantis''', is seen as a strong contender in the Republican primaries. Known for his conservative policies, DeSantis has garnered national attention with his stances on education, immigration, and COVID-19 policies. His campaign positions him as a more traditional conservative alternative to Trump, though he embraces some of the former president's populist themes.
* '''Nikki Haley''': Former Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, '''Nikki Haley''' is another notable Republican candidate. Haley's campaign focuses on conservative values, foreign policy expertise, and her vision for the Republican Party post-Trump.