In a remarkable moment on CNN, hosts Harry Enten and Kate Bolduan took to the airwaves to acknowledge what many have been asserting for some time: Former President Donald Trump is not only a frontrunner for the Republican nomination but also the clear favorite for the 2024 presidential election.

The hosts soberly laid out the electoral landscape, highlighting Trump’s ability to sway states crucial to Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. Enten pointed out, “Trump is flipping states at this particular point,” including Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona, which were pivotal for Biden. Even the traditionally Democratic upper Midwest states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan are now leaning towards the Republican side.

Enten emphasized, “So folks, if you have it in your mind that Donald Trump is just popular enough to win the Republican nomination, lose that thought… Donald Trump is a favorite.” This candid admission from CNN, a network often critical of Trump, marks a seismic shift in political dynamics leading up to the 2024 election.

On Super Tuesday, progressive voters in Minnesota expressed their dissatisfaction with President Biden, with a significant portion rejecting him in favor of “Uncommitted.” Despite facing a nominal challenger in Congressman Dean Phillips, Biden struggled to secure large portions of the Democratic coalition, including young people and voters of color.

While the White House portrays Biden as a steady leader in the face of criticism, Vice President Kamala Harris’s defense of him as “very much alive” falls short. Meanwhile, Trump’s path within the GOP is becoming clearer, with Nikki Haley ending her presidential bid, conceding to Trump’s dominance.

With more than a third of Republican delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday, Trump secured a significant portion, edging closer to the nomination threshold. Haley, in comparison, won only a fraction of the delegates, further solidifying Trump’s position as the GOP frontrunner.