Donald Trump Moves Closer to Republican Nomination with Victory in South Carolina
25 February 2024, 00:05 GMT
Updated 7 hours ago
Donald Trump has taken a significant step towards securing the Republican presidential nomination with a resounding victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina. This marks his fourth consecutive win and strengthens his position as the frontrunner in the race.
The former president won by a commanding 20-point margin in his primary opponent’s home state, leaving no doubt regarding his popularity among Republican voters. Despite this, Trump made no mention of Haley in his victory speech, choosing instead to focus on the general election in November. He signaled his intention to challenge his successor, Joe Biden, who he believes is “destroying our country.”
Trump’s campaign hailed the result as a sign of party unity, with the former president stating, “There’s never been a spirit like this. I have never seen the Republican Party so unified.” This is a stark contrast to his response following the New Hampshire primary, where he criticized Haley for delivering a victory speech despite not winning.
In her concession speech, Haley, a former two-term governor of South Carolina, congratulated Trump on his victory and vowed