Payam Javan: In a decisive Super Tuesday, both Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump secured victories in all but one of their respective primary elections, bringing them close to clinching their party nominations. Trump won 14 out of 15 Republican contests, positioning himself to claim a substantial majority of the 865 available convention delegates, potentially reaching the 1,215 needed for nomination within weeks. Meanwhile, Biden secured 14 out of 15 Democratic events, putting him on track to reach the 1,968 delegates required for nomination by March 19. The two presidents are running neck and neck in national polls, with Trump gaining momentum despite ongoing legal challenges.

President Trump dominated the Republican primaries, securing victories with significant margins over challenger Nikki Haley in multiple states. Despite winning in Vermont, Haley faces challenges in unifying the party, with a notable block of Republican primary voters expressing concerns about Trump. Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, President Biden faces questions about his age and fitness for office, with ongoing speculation about potential replacements, though former First Lady Michelle Obama has firmly denied running for president. Both candidates navigate a complex path to their respective party conventions amid legal challenges and shifting voter sentiments.

As the presidential race intensifies, the spotlight remains on Trump’s legal battles, with the former president defending himself in four simultaneous criminal trials. Despite the hurdles, Trump’s supporters appear unfazed, dismissing the charges as “Trumped up.”