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Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa.

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And the result was... what everyone pretty much expected. Former President Donald Trump won in a landslide. So, what does it all mean? Here are five takeaways:

  1. Believe them. Trump won by 30 points and with more than

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