Super Tuesday is a crucial day for the opposition party and Republican Party to select candidates for the fall U.S. presidential election, with former President Trump securing victory in 14 of the 15 states and making great strides toward winning the nomination.
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[Local reporter commentary] What is your impression of Mr. Trump moving forward to win the nomination?
[Desk Commentary] Mr. Biden VS Mr. Trump?
What it will be
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[Local reporter commentary] What is your impression of Mr. Trump moving forward to win the nomination?
[Desk Commentary] Mr. Biden VS Mr. Trump?
What it will be
[Local reporter commentary] What is your impression of Mr. Trump moving forward to win the nomination?
We asked reporter Kaori Arioka of the Washington bureau.
Q.How are these results being received in America?
A. Mr. Trump has come very close to winning the party's nomination, and there is a widespread perception that the Republican Party's candidate selection is almost over.
Haley has not announced whether she will remain in the race, but if things continue like this, Trump is expected to secure a majority of 1,215 delegates needed to win the party's nomination by the middle of this month.
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Q. Can we say that Mr. Trump has now built a solid position for the general election in November?
A: I can't say that.
Out of the 15 states, Vermont is the only state where Trump lost to Haley, which is a strongly liberal state and allows non-Republicans to vote in the primary.
Her loss to Haley here is seen as a sign that Trump is unable to expand support among moderates within the Republican Party and independents.
In order to win the general election, he will need the support of moderates and independents, and this highlights Mr. Trump's weaknesses.
Trump also has four criminal trials and multiple civil trials.
Until now, he has contributed a large amount of legal fees from his own political fund management organization, and in the future he may have to use funds that would normally be invested in elections to cover court costs.
Opinion polls to date have shown that a certain number of people would reconsider their support for Trump if he were found guilty in a criminal trial, and the outcome of the trial could have an impact on the election campaign.
Mr. Trump won an overwhelming victory on Super Tuesday, but the first hearing in a criminal trial over hush money for an affair is scheduled for the 25th of this month, and the campaign will continue with challenges.
[Desk Commentary] Mr. Biden VS Mr. Trump?
What it will be
What will happen to the presidential election if there is a showdown between Biden and Trump?
This is an explanation of the International Department Yusaku Ishii desk.
Q.The latest polls show that Mr. Trump has a slight lead over Mr. Biden in terms of average approval ratings across the United States.
What do you think of the showdown between Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump?
A. Broadly speaking, I think it's safe to say that this election will test the foundations of American democracy.
Mr. Trump denied the results of the previous presidential election, and in an unprecedented situation, his supporters stormed Congress, where the process of finalizing the election results was proceeding.
If a candidate who refuses to accept his defeat in the election is set to compete against the same opponent again, there are concerns about whether supporters on both sides will be able to accept the outcome, no matter what the outcome.
Mr. Biden has called this election a ``fight to protect democracy,'' but he has faced criticism of foreign and security policies regarding Afghanistan and the Middle East, concerns about his age and health, and voter dissatisfaction with economic policies. There are many worrying factors.
Under these circumstances, there is a growing perception that Mr. Trump is skillfully exploiting dissatisfaction with the current situation and solidifying his support, making it more likely that he will return to office.
Q. Mr. Trump has suggested imposing tariffs of more than 60% on imports from China, and has complained about the burden on the United States in aiding Ukraine.
Furthermore, he told the leaders of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member states, ``If they do not pay sufficient military costs, he will encourage Russia to attack.''
Is it likely that the outcome of this election will have a major impact on the world situation?
A. If Mr. Biden is re-elected, his policy will basically be an extension of the current one, and his stance of emphasizing international cooperation and alliances will remain unchanged.
On the other hand, if Mr. Trump assumes the presidency, he is expected to make no secret of his stance of putting America first, once again looking inward, and putting his country's interests first.
The keyword is "deal," and foreign and security policies are no exception.
Reductions in aid to Ukraine, demands for increased burdens on NATO members, uniform taxes on imported goods, and an impact on relations with allies such as Japan seem inevitable.
Countries such as Russia and China, which the United States regards as autocratic countries, are likely to be watching these American developments carefully.
This election is of great significance in the sense that whether American voters, who pride themselves on being the leaders of a democratic nation and have played a major role in stabilizing the world, will choose to become more inward-looking. It will be.