Suspends 2024 Bid: Nikki Haley, ex-South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, will halt her presidential run after Super Tuesday setbacks.
Despite her efforts, Haley only won Vermont and couldn’t rival Trump, who’s close to clinching the GOP nomination.
Nikki Haley expects to formally announce her campaign’s suspension at a press conference in Charleston, South Carolina.
Haley won’t endorse Trump but will urge him to court her supporters.
California voters who chose Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey in the Senate primary on Super Tuesday said the most pressing issue for them is the cost of living, according to CBS News exit polls. https://t.co/y6gEBKa7uW
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 6, 2024
Haley’s campaign struggled with missteps on slavery’s role in the Civil War and a controversial Alabama ruling on fertility treatments. Yet, she became the first woman to win GOP primaries in Washington D.C. and Vermont despite these issues.
Where does Nikki Haley go from here?https://t.co/DRxIRFGxtc
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) February 29, 2024
Reactions from other candidates and the impact on the presidential race are significant. Haley’s departure leaves Trump as the last major Republican candidate, clearing his path to the nomination. Her campaign was notable for its appeal to moderates and college-educated voters, as well as for raising substantial funds. However, she struggled to resonate with the party’s passionate, Trump-loyal base.
The reasons for Haley’s suspension include her inability to win more primaries and the consolidation of support around Trump. Her campaign’s end marks a painful blow to those within the Republican Party who opposed Trump’s brand of politics.
Despite this, Haley’s national profile has risen, which could benefit her in future political endeavors.
NIKKI HALEY RELEASES STATEMENT
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) March 6, 2024
ATTEMPTS TO CLAIM TRUMP HASNT YET WON pic.twitter.com/q80LJppXhh