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Donald Trump looked all-but-certain of carrying the Republican Party colours in the 2016 presidential election after the billionaire political novice sent his only serious challenger Ted Cruz crashing out of the race.
Addressing jubilant supporters at Trump Tower in New York after romping to his seventh straight state-wide victory in the Indiana primary, the real estate mogul promised them: "We're going to win in November, and we're going to win big, and it's going to be America first."
Tuesday's contest in the midwestern state was seen as a final firewall by the "stop Trump" movement seeking to prevent him from locking in the party nomination.
But as the race was called overwhelmingly in Trump's favor, Cruz conceded to supporters in Indianapolis that he no longer had a viable path forwards.
"We left it all on the field in Indiana," Cruz said. "We gave it everything we've got, but the voters chose another path."
"And so with a heavy heart, but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we are suspending our campaign."
Trump 'Presumptive' White House Nominee As Ted Cruz Crashes Out
Addressing jubilant supporters at Trump Tower in New York after romping to his seventh straight state-wide victory in the Indiana primary, the real estate mogul promised them: "We're going to win in November, and we're going to win big, and it's going to be America first."
Tuesday's contest in the midwestern state was seen as a final firewall by the "stop Trump" movement seeking to prevent him from locking in the party nomination.
But as the race was called overwhelmingly in Trump's favor, Cruz conceded to supporters in Indianapolis that he no longer had a viable path forwards.
"We left it all on the field in Indiana," Cruz said. "We gave it everything we've got, but the voters chose another path."
"And so with a heavy heart, but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we are suspending our campaign."
Trump 'Presumptive' White House Nominee As Ted Cruz Crashes Out
