Trump’s team urges Nikki Haley to withdraw from New Hampshire primary for GOP unity
High-profile Trump Supporters Call for Unity and General Election Focus
High-profile Trump supporters gathered for his remarks after winning the New Hampshire primary all had the same message: It’s time to move on to the general election.
“Trump was our president for four years. He’s the one we know and trust. And we know that he can save America,” firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) told the Washington Examiner at the Nashua hotel where former President Donald Trump spoke. “It’s a big victory speech, and Nikki Haley needs to drop out.”
The message was the same from two other members of Congress interviewed by the Washington Examiner, as well as supporters gathered for the watch party.
“It’s time for our party to unite,” Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told the Washington Examiner. “The campaign season was last year, and it has really been a demonstration to the country that the Republican Party stands firmly behind Donald Trump.”
Yet another House Republican, Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), added, “It was a great win. It’s time to close this thing down and get past the primary. It’s time to get ready for the general election.”
Trump, of course, added to the theme himself with a triumphant speech during which he referred to Haley as an imposter.
However, the race was actually closer than expected, with Haley drawing in about 46% support as Trump was speaking. She had been polling at only 36% and said Tuesday night that she will not drop out, will host a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday evening, and will spend $4 million on ads in the state.
“New Hampshire is first in the nation. It’s not last in the nation,” she told supporters at her own results watch party. “This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go. And the next one is my sweet state of South Carolina!”
Trump was having none of it.
“She’s taking a victory lap, and we beat her so badly,” he said.
President Joe Biden seemed to agree. His campaign released a statement saying, “It is now clear that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee,” while warning that democracy as well as personal freedoms are at stake in November.
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) wrote on X that Haley should either “drop out or help the Democrats,” while Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) sent out a statement saying it is “well past time” for her to leave the race.
If Trump is the nominee, it will set up a rematch with Biden, who defeated him four years ago. Greene said the fact that voters have now seen each man taking on the duties of the presidency is the reason Trump can emerge victorious this time out.
“I think it’s already happening,” she said. “We are seeing the polling numbers every single week. And we are seeing people coming out and saying, ‘We’re done with the Biden administration. We’re tired of seeing our hard-earned tax dollars spent on an open border and [diversity, equity, and inclusion] initiatives, which is pure racism.”
Supporters almost unanimously mentioned immigration and the economy as the two top issues for the Trump campaign in 2024.
“The price of food, the price of fuel cannot continue to rise on the backs of the American people while we chase some crazy Green New Deal,” Donalds said. “It’s a strategy which, frankly, is not going to work. We can’t do that to our people.”
Immigration has been Trump’s calling card since he first rose to political prominence in 2015, and his lines on that topic drew the biggest reaction from crowds at his New Hampshire rallies.
“I would say that a very close if not equal problem [to the economy] is that southern border,” Collins said. “That invasion that we’ve got down there on our border, we have got to address that immediately. … We’ve had 8 million people pour across that border, over a million that we didn’t know about. Three hundred-plus were on the terrorist list.”
Another topic among Trump fans was who he might choose as a running mate. Names like Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and even political commentator Tucker Carlson have been floated.
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Donalds has been named as a possibility as well and says he’s up for the gig if Trump is.
“Yeah, I’ve been on the record saying [I’d accept it],” Donalds said. “But it’s not about me. It’s not about anybody here. It’s about the people.”
What implications does President Joe Biden’s campaign suggest Trump’s likely nomination will have on democracy and personal freedoms in the upcoming election
Go in a closely contested election. The prospect of a Trump-Biden rematch has energized both supporters and opponents, with each side strategizing and preparing for the upcoming general election.
High-profile Trump supporters, however, are calling for unity within the Republican Party and a shift in focus towards the general election. They believe that it is time to move on from the primary season and rally behind Donald Trump as the party’s nominee.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch supporter of Trump, emphasized the importance of standing by the former president. “Trump was our president for four years. He’s the one we know and trust. And we know that he can save America,” she stated. Greene also called for Nikki Haley, another candidate in the race, to drop out, emphasizing the need for a united front.
This sentiment was echoed by other members of Congress and Trump supporters in attendance at the watch party. Representative Byron Donalds highlighted the fact that the Republican Party has demonstrated strong support for Trump throughout the campaign season and stressed the need for unity within the party.
Representative Mike Collins also acknowledged the significance of Trump’s victory in the New Hampshire primary and urged for a swift exit from the primary season. He argued that it is essential to start preparing for the general election and focus on securing a win against their Democratic counterparts.
While these high-profile Trump supporters advocate for unity and a shift in attention towards the general election, Nikki Haley remains adamant about her commitment to the race. Despite polling lower than Trump, she refuses to drop out and plans to host a rally in South Carolina. Her determination has sparked a clash with the former president, who dismissed her campaign as a victory lap.
This division within the Republican Party is not only evident among candidates but also among influential figures. Senator J.D. Vance urged Haley to either drop out or assist the Democrats, while Representative Elise Stefanik called for her to exit the race altogether. These statements reflect the growing pressure on Haley to reconsider her position and unite behind the party’s chosen nominee.
As the Republican Party deliberates its path forward, President Joe Biden’s campaign released a statement acknowledging Trump’s likely nomination. They warn that the upcoming election will have significant implications for democracy and personal freedoms.
If Trump secures the nomination, it will set the stage for a rematch between him and Biden. Both sides are already intensifying their efforts to mobilize supporters and gain an advantage in this closely contested election.
The calls for unity from high-profile Trump supporters underscore the urgency of coming together as a party to face the challenges ahead. The general election will be a pivotal moment for the Republican Party, as they aim to secure victory and shape the future of the nation. It remains to be seen how the race will unfold, but one thing is clear—unity and a focus on the general election are paramount for Republican success.
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