The Republican race for 2024: can anyone stop Trump?

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The Republican race for 2024: can anyone stop Trump?

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Despite being embroiled in several legal wrangles that could ultimately land him in jail, Donald Trump has a comfortable lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Joan E Greve reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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