The simple reason Trump won N.H.

And Biden gives an exclusive statement on his New Hampshire win

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 THE LATEST How Trump's rivals unwittingly led him to victory in New Hampshire By Chris Hayes Barring some legal or health emergency, Donald Trump is going to be the Republican nominee in 2024. His projected victory in New Hampshire over Nikki Haley almost certainly closes the window of possibility for Haley to even keep the contest competitive. She now faces a do-or-die last stand in her home state of South Carolina, where (still limited) polling suggests a very uphill battle.   Of course, Trump has looked like the de facto nominee for so long that political junkies and neophytes alike might be forgiven for viewing the aspirations of replacing him as the leader of the Republican Party as delusional.   But I'm not quite so sure. We know Trump was politically weakened by the disastrous performance of his handpicked candidates in the 2022 midterms. He was even losing in some head-to-head polling with Ron DeSantis at one point.   In the end, there are lots of reasons why we've ended up with Trump back in a position of party dominance.   This is a preview of Chris Hayes' latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ZEESHAN ALEEM Nikki Haley was riding on New Hampshire. What happens next? Everything was riding on New Hampshire for Haley, the only state in the polls where she ever appeared to get close to Trump in the polls. Read more. ANI BUNDEL The Oscars' 'Barbie' snub just gave the film's message a whole new meaning Fans shouldn't get too excited. A film that doesn't have a best actor nomination, a best actress nomination or a best director nomination is unlikely to win best picture. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Trump's New Hampshire win seals his (almost) untouchable status in 2024 And the road ahead likely gets easier for the increasingly presumptive-looking nominee. Read more. DANIELLE CAMPOAMOR Why the Kyte Baby scandal is hitting working mothers like me so hard As working mothers, the cards are already stacked against us, both in and outside the home. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS EXCLUSIVE Biden thanks New Hampshire supporters, emphasizes stakes of 2024 election against Trump RACHEL MADDOW 'No reason' for Haley to drop out unless defendant Trump is acquitted WATCH 'He's a constant liar': Nancy Pelosi reacts to Trump confusing her with Nikki Haley RACHEL MADDOW See Maddow shred Trump with live fact-check of victory speech MORE FROM MSNBC Plan Your Vote is back for the 2024 primary season. Click here to get information on key races in your state, changes in voting rules from the last election cycle, and when and how to vote in your state's primary election. The latest episode of "How to Win 2024" is now available. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri analyze Donald Trump's win in last Monday's Iowa Caucuses and explain why it may not be the landslide his campaign is touting. Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming New Hampshire primary with the former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, Jennifer Horn. Listen now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE