Donald Trump celebrates Ron DeSantis’ decision to end presidential campaign

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump speaking during a campaign event in Rochester, New Hampshire (Picture: Charles Krupa/AP)

Donald Trump has celebrated one-time Republican rival Ron DeSantis as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president.

For Mr Trump, it has become a familiar ritual to welcome the backing of someone who once tried to take him on.