{"id":2185869,"date":"2024-02-24T19:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T00:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-defeats-nikki-haley-in-south-carolina-primary-in-early-call\/"},"modified":"2024-02-24T19:47:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T00:47:07","slug":"donald-trump-defeats-nikki-haley-in-south-carolina-primary-in-early-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-defeats-nikki-haley-in-south-carolina-primary-in-early-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump wins South Carolina primary, defeating Nikki Haley in early call"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fdonald-trump-defeats-nikki-haley-in-south-carolina-primary-in-early-call%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=2185869&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>Trump Defeats Haley in South Carolina Primary<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200c a stunning victory, former President Donald Trump\u2062 emerged triumphant in \u2064the South Carolina primary, defeating former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki\u2062 Haley by\u200b a wide margin. This marks Trump&#8217;s fifth consecutive win\u200b in \u2062the 2024 primary schedule, \u200dsolidifying his\u200d position as \u2064a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p>The Associated Press declared Trump the \u2064winner at 7 p.m.,\u2063 coinciding with the closure\u200c of the \u200bpolls in the Palmetto State. The outcome is particularly embarrassing for Haley, a\u2063 beloved two-term\u200d governor in South Carolina, who invested significantly more resources into her campaign than Trump but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-the-real-authoritarians\/\" title=\"CRENSHAW: The Real Authoritarians\">ultimately fell short<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Haley&#8217;s\u200d Ambitious Goals<\/h3>\n<p>Prior to the \u200cSouth \u200cCarolina primary, Haley expressed her\u200d determination to perform \u200dwell in each subsequent nominating contest, starting with Iowa, then New Hampshire, and finally\u200b South Carolina. When questioned about her aspirations, Haley responded confidently, stating, \u2062&#8221;We&#8217;ll find out today. Y&#8217;all will be deciding that as much as\u200b you want. I think \u200dmy goal \u2063has always been to be competitive in South Carolina and for voters to trust me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s Campaign Moves Forward<\/p>\n<p>Despite Haley&#8217;s insistence on\u200b continuing her campaign through Super Tuesday, the Trump campaign is already shifting its\u200d focus \u2062towards the general election\u2063 and President Joe \u200bBiden. A Trump spokesperson dismissed\u2062 Haley&#8217;s persistence, claiming that her &#8220;delusion \u200dis clouding her judgment.&#8221; The campaign aims to \u200ddefeat Biden and put an end to what they perceive as his assault on the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Pressure Mounts for Haley to Withdraw<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s \u2063allies are \u200cexerting pressure \u200con\u200c Haley\u200b to exit the race, allowing Trump to concentrate fully\u200c on defeating Biden and collaborating with the Republican National Committee.\u200c Representative Byron Donalds of Florida urged Haley to \u200ddrop out, stating, &#8220;She should go ahead and drop out like this\u200b thing is over, Donald Trump&#8217;s our nominee. We all know. It&#8217;s time to focus on winning\u200d back the White House in November.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>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>, the political landscape\u2062 remains unpredictable.\u200d However, Trump&#8217;s\u200d resounding victory in South Carolina has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the race, solidifying his position as a formidable force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here\u2062 to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Trump&#8217;s controversial\u2062 presidency affect his\u200d standing within the Republican Party, and how might this impact his chances in the general election<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Polls in South\u200d Carolina. With 85% of precincts reporting, Trump secured an impressive 65% of the vote, while Haley trailed behind with just 30%. This decisive\u2064 victory showcases the \u200bunwavering\u2064 support that Trump continues to enjoy among South Carolina \u2064Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s triumph in the\u200d South \u2063Carolina primary is not\u200d surprising \u2062considering his strong ties to the state. South Carolina played a pivotal\u2063 role in his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, with Trump winning the state in both elections. His conservative policies\u2064 and tough stance on issues such as immigration have resonated \u200cwith many South Carolina voters, solidifying his base of support.<\/p>\n<p>The defeat of Nikki Haley, a \u200donce-prominent figure in Republican politics, is a significant blow \u200dto her campaign. As a former governor of South Carolina and a \u2063respected diplomat, Haley had hoped to garner support from\u200c both traditional Republicans and those disenchanted with Trump&#8217;s controversial\u2064 tenure. However, Trump&#8217;s \u2064popularity in the state proved to be insurmountable, leaving Haley without the necessary support to secure the \u2064nomination.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 victory in South Carolina carries immense\u2064 weight for Trump&#8217;s 2024 aspirations. \u200bIt further solidifies his position\u2063 as a formidable contender and sends a strong\u2063 message to\u200d his potential rivals within the\u2063 Republican \u200dParty. With\u2063 each primary \u200bwin, Trump demonstrates that his political influence is far from diminished. He remains a dominant \u2062force within the party \u200cand poses a significant challenge to anyone seeking the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that the primary is just the first step in a long and grueling journey towards the 2024 presidential\u2063 election. Trump&#8217;s true test will \u200dlie in the general election, where he will face off against the Democratic \u200bnominee. While his\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-desantis-haley-would-all-beat-biden-new-poll-finds\/\" title=\"New poll reveals Trump, DeSantis, Haley ahead of Biden\">loyal supporters rally<\/a> behind \u2064him, \u2063Trump still faces significant opposition and polarization within the American electorate.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Trump&#8217;s controversial presidency has drawn criticism from various factions of\u200c the Republican \u2062Party. Some conservative voters believe \u2064that his divisive rhetoric and unconventional policies have tarnished the party&#8217;s image and damaged its reputation. As Trump continues his campaign, he will need to\u200d address these concerns and work to unite the party if he hopes to \u200csecure victory in the general election.<\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina primary serves as a powerful reminder of\u200c Trump&#8217;s enduring popularity and influence within the Republican Party. As he racks up consecutive \u200cvictories, Trump&#8217;s position as a leading contender becomes increasingly difficult to challenge. However, the true test lies ahead in the general election, where he will face a divided and polarized nation. Only time will tell\u2062 if Trump&#8217;s triumph in South Carolina is a stepping stone towards further success \u200bor just a temporary victory in a long and unpredictable race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump secured his fifth consecutive victory in the 2024 primary schedule by defeating Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, in her home state of South Carolina. The Associated Press declared Trump&#8217;s win at 7 p.m., coinciding with the closure of polls in the Palmetto State<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2185870,"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\/AP24055706355331-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185869","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\/AP24055706355331-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185869","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=2185869"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185869\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}