In the South Carolina results, Haley got 39.5% of the votes and Trump got 59.8% of the votes. After which there have been 44 delegates for the former President and only three delegates for the former Governor of South Carolina. Despite Nikki Haley’s efforts to question Trump’s mental fitness and warn of potential chaos under his presidency, the former president’s popularity among Republicans appeared unwavering.
The primary election in South Carolina has been won by Donald Trump. Nikki Haley, an Indian, has lost to Donald Trump, according to the results released on Saturday.
With this win, Donald Trump achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning the four main primary nomination races.
Won by a huge margin of votes
In South Carolina’s primary results, Haley got 39.5% of the votes and Trump got 59.8% of the votes. After which there have been 44 delegates for the former President and only three delegates for the former Governor of South Carolina.
“Nikki has actually gone very far left. … A vote for Nikki Haley tomorrow is a vote for Joe Biden this November.”
— Donald Trump criticizes Nikki Haley, ahead of South Carolina's GOP presidential primary, for some Biden 2020 donors backing her campaign pic.twitter.com/coJUZCnZrl
— The Recount (@therecount) February 23, 2024
Trump’s ideas got public support
The right-wing ‘America First‘ posture and personal grievances of Trump have created a more populist atmosphere in South Carolina, making it difficult for conventional conservative Nikki Haley to win over voters. The vote patterns did, in fact, reveal the discrepancy in Nikki Haley’s political philosophies.
Nikki Haley was not mentioned at all by Trump in his post-election remarks. He did, however, focus on Joe Biden, his possible Democratic opponent. This indicates his resolve and preparedness for a more comprehensive election contest in November.
Nikki Haley will not back down
Nikki Haley, a former two-term governor of South Carolina, is unwavering in her goals despite the loss. In spite of the loss, he has promised to carry on with his campaign. He reaffirmed in his speech his dedication to the upcoming contest and his intention to run against both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. “I am a woman of my word,” she declared. I can’t give up this battle because the majority of Americans reject both.
Trump’s popularity
Nikki Haley has attempted to cast doubt on Trump’s mental health and warn of possible upheaval in the White House, but the 77-year-old’s support among Republicans seems solid. Trump has solidified his candidacy as the Republican nominee by winning in Iowa, New Hampshire, and now South Carolina.