Trump Becomes Presumptive Nominee as Cruz, Kasich Exit Race
- In Democratic race, Sanders surprises Clinton with Indiana win
- All-New Yorker presidential campaign looks increasingly likely
Indiana Primary: Candidate Reaction in 2 Minutes
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Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate developer who has upended the rules of modern campaigning, became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Tuesday after driving his top challenger, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, from the race with a crushing Indiana primary win.
Ohio Governor John Kasich, who was to be Trump’s only remaining challenger from a field that once included 17 candidates, is expected to formally announce his exit from the race Wednesday afternoon.