Published 11:36 IST, February 23rd 2020

Trump congratulates Bernie Sanders for his victory in Nevada caucuses

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrat Bernie Sanders for a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses on February 23, according to the reports.

Reported by: Sounak Mitra
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US President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrat Bernie Sanders on Twitter for a decisive victory in Neva caucuses on February 23. Trump n posted ar tweet and quoted a news channel about a report that showed Sanders having strong support from within Kremlin.

Sanders was comfortably ahe with 10 per cent of vote reported and his win in state is seen as important as it is first diverse electorate to weigh in on 2020 presidential race. According to international media reports, 78-year-old Vermont senator was leing with 44.7 per cent of vote followed by former vice president Joe Biden at 19.5 per cent. Sanders told in a rally that y won popular vote in Iowa, New Hampshire and w Neva with crowds chanting, "Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!".

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Warren congratulates Sanders

Elizabeth Warren also congratulated Bernie Sanders on his resounding victory in Neva's caucuses Saturday and thanked state for keeping her in game. As per reports, Warren dressed crowd in Seattle, Washington and said that she has got a word for Neva for keeping her in fight. early results showed Warren finishing in fourth place in caucuses despite a strong performance last week in Vegas. 

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Senator Sanders who views himself as a democratic socialist has recently surged to top of opinion polls, both nationally and in Neva. Reports suggest that Sanders' strong performances in Iowa and New Hampshire earlier this month are a cause.
According to reports, Sanders in Neva has support of Hispanics, union families, and white college-educated women. According to reported statistics, 54 per cent of Lati voters said y backed him, while 24 per cent of college-educated white women and 34 per cent of those who have a union member in ir families supported him.

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11:36 IST, February 23rd 2020