{"id":2171733,"date":"2024-02-08T19:44:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-scores-big-victory-in-virgin-islands-gop-caucuses-over-nikki-haley\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T19:48:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:48:14","slug":"trump-scores-big-victory-in-virgin-islands-gop-caucuses-over-nikki-haley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-scores-big-victory-in-virgin-islands-gop-caucuses-over-nikki-haley\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump wins big in Virgin Islands GOP caucuses, defeating Nikki Haley"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-scores-big-victory-in-virgin-islands-gop-caucuses-over-nikki-haley%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2171733&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former \u200dPresident Donald Trump Wins U.S.\u2063 Virgin Islands\u200d Republican\u2063 Party&#8217;s Presidential Caucuses<\/h2>\n<p>Former President \u200dDonald\u2064 Trump emerged victorious once again, defeating former United States\u2064 Ambassador \u2063to the United Nations Nikki Haley for the\u2062 third consecutive \u2062time in \u200cthe \u200dU.S. Virgin\u2063 Islands \u2064Republican \u200dParty&#8217;s presidential caucuses. Trump secured an impressive \u200b73.98% \u200bof the vote, leaving Haley with only 26.02%. \u2064The \u2064results were swiftly announced just minutes after the polls \u2063closed.<\/p>\n<p>In a virtual address to caucus attendees, Trump expressed his delight at the overwhelming\u2063 support he received, stating, &#8220;We had \u200ba\u200b tremendous victory,\u200b capturing almost 75% of the \u2063vote. This is a significant triumph. While we anticipated a win, we \u200ddidn&#8217;t expect \u2063such a resounding margin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s \u2064triumph is expected to continue as he is poised to\u200c secure victory in the \u2064Nevada GOP caucuses, which are considerably less competitive. He \u200dis set \u2063to claim all 26\u200b delegates from \u200bthe state. The\u200d former president will be present at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-issues-super-bowl-party-guidelines-such-as-limiting-alcohol-and-not-cheering\/\" title=\"CDC Issues Super Bowl Party Guidelines, Such As Limiting Alcohol And Not Cheering\">watch party<\/a>\u200d held at the Treasure Island hotel\u2062 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<h3>Haley&#8217;s Absence and Nevada Primary Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Nikki\u2063 Haley, on the other hand,\u2064 chose not to participate in the\u200d Nevada\u2062 caucuses, alleging that they \u200bwere &#8220;rigged&#8221; in favor of Trump. Instead, \u2064she focused her efforts on campaigning in the\u200c state&#8217;s primary, which took place on Tuesday. Unfortunately for\u2062 Haley,\u200c she suffered a significant defeat \u2063in the Nevada primary, losing to the &#8220;none of these candidates&#8221; option \u200dby a staggering 2 to\u2064 1 margin. This\u2063 defeat marked a humiliating and unprecedented \u200dsetback for\u200d a presidential\u2063 candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Trump, \u2064Haley did engage with the Virgin Islands&#8217; Republican Party\u2062 virtually before the caucuses. \u2063This\u2064 came after her previous losses\u2064 to \u2064Trump in the New\u2062 Hampshire primary and\u2062 Iowa Caucuses last month.<\/p>\n<h3>The Virgin Islands&#8217; Role\u200b in the\u200d Primary Season<\/h3>\n<p>As a U.S.\u2064 territory, the Virgin \u200cIslands does\u2062 not \u2064participate \u200cin the general election\u2062 in November. However,\u2064 it is granted the opportunity to \u200bcontribute\u2063 to the selection of presidential candidates during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-chairwoman-mainstream-media-out-as-hosts-of-2024-rnc-sponsored-debates\/\" title=\"RNC Chairwoman: Mainstream Media Out As Hosts Of 2024 RNC-Sponsored Debates\">primary season<\/a>. The \u200cterritory employs\u200d ranked-choice \u2062voting\u200d to determine the allocation of its four delegates in the GOP\u200b primary. If any candidate secures 50% or more \u2063of \u2063the vote, they automatically receive all four delegates.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon Ackley, chairman of the \u200bRepublican Party in the Virgin Islands, emphasized \u2062the significance of the territory&#8217;s role, stating,\u2063 &#8220;Being the third-in-the-nation with an unrigged caucus\u2062 that utilizes ranked-choice voting has\u200d provided every candidate with a fair and equal \u200cplatform. This\u200b has resulted\u2063 in unprecedented attention for the Virgin Islands. \u200dUltimately, the\u200d Virgin Islands will\u2062 shape the course of\u200d the Republican nomination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Future Battles and Haley&#8217;s Determination<\/h3>\n<p>Following the\u2064 two\u200d contests on \u2062Thursday night, Haley and Trump are\u2064 now gearing up\u2064 for a\u200c showdown in South Carolina&#8217;s primary on February 24. \u200bTrump currently holds a substantial lead\u2064 over Haley in the \u200cPalmetto State, where she previously served as \u200ca \u200dtwo-term\u200b governor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the odds, Haley remains steadfast in her\u2062 commitment to continue \u200cher\u2062 campaign \u2062through\u200d Super Tuesday on March 5.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cWhat does Trump&#8217;s overwhelming\u200b victory in the U.S. \u200bVirgin \u200bIslands \u200dreveal about his support within the Republican Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ts on \u200ccampaigning in other states, including the upcoming \u200cSouth Carolina primary. Haley&#8217;s decision to skip the Nevada caucuses may have contributed to\u2063 her loss in the\u200d U.S. Virgin Islands as she\u200d failed to gain\u200d momentum\u200c and\u200d support from voters.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s overwhelming victory in the U.S. Virgin Islands is\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fauci-on-omicron-potential-to-evade-immune-protection-from-monoclonal-and-some-of-the-vaccine-induced-antibodies\/\" title=\"Fauci On Omicron: Potential To \u2018Evade Immune Protection\u2019 From \u2018Monoclonal\u2019 And \u2018Some Of The Vaccine-Induced Antibodies\u2019\">strong indication<\/a> of the level of support he still commands\u200d within the Republican Party. Despite facing impeachment trials and the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot, Trump has\u200d managed to\u200d maintain a loyal base of supporters who continue to \u2062back him in both primaries and \u2063caucuses.<\/p>\n<p>The former president&#8217;s popularity is \u200devident in his consistent wins\u2064 over Nikki\u200c Haley, a \u2064respected figure within the GOP.\u200d Haley, who previously served\u2062 as governor of South Carolina\u2063 and as U.S. Ambassador \u2062to the United \u2064Nations,\u200b was seen as\u200c a potential \u2063challenger to Trump&#8217;s grip on the party. However, her repeated losses \u200bto Trump suggest that his influence and appeal \u2062remain strong.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Trump&#8217;s victory\u200d in the U.S. Virgin Islands sets the stage\u2064 for his expected success \u2064in the Nevada GOP caucuses. With no significant competition, \u2062Trump\u200b is likely to\u2063 secure all 26 delegates from the state, further solidifying his position as\u2062 the \u2064frontrunner for the Republican\u200c nomination in the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>The watch party at the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas will undoubtedly be\u200b a celebration for Trump and his supporters. The\u200b event will\u200c serve\u200c as a platform for Trump to\u200d reaffirm his \u2062commitment to the Republican Party and to outline key policy \u200cobjectives going\u200c forward.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican Party continues to \u2064navigate \u200bits post-Trump era, the former president&#8217;s successful caucuses victories\u2063 signal his enduring influence within the party. While some Republicans may \u200dhave hoped for a\u2062 fresh face to carry the party forward, \u2062Trump&#8217;s continued dominance in \u2062these\u200d early contests \u2062highlights the enduring power of his populist appeal and the loyalty of his base.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion, Former President Donald \u200dTrump&#8217;s\u200b victory in \u2063the U.S. Virgin Islands Republican Party&#8217;s presidential caucuses is\u2062 a testament to his continued popularity within\u2063 the Republican \u2063Party. Despite challenges and controversies,\u200b Trump remains a formidable force, securing significant wins over respected figures like Nikki Haley. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-celebrates-as-second-gop-presidential-candidate-drops-out-about-time\/\" title=\"Trump rejoices as another GOP candidate quits: 'Finally!'\">primary season progresses<\/a>, Trump&#8217;s success in \u200cthe \u2063U.S. Virgin Islands sets the \u2063stage \u200cfor his anticipated victory\u2063 in the Nevada GOP caucuses.\u2062 The former president&#8217;s enduring\u200d influence within the party is \u2063likely to shape the Republican landscape in the years to \u200dcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the U.S. Virgin Islands Republican Party&#8217;s presidential caucuses, defeating Nikki Haley for the third consecutive time. Trump secured 73.98% of the votes, while Haley received 26.02%. The Republican Party in the Virgin Islands promptly announced the results a mere eight minutes after the polls closed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2171734,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039672211810-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2171733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039672211810-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2171733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2171733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2171733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2171734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2171733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2171733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2171733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}