Donald Trump is one step nearer to the White House … destroying Nikki Haley in one other major — this time in her dwelling state!
Saturday’s South Carolina major has been projected for the previous president simply minutes after polls formally closed within the state … with a minimum of 29 delegates heading Trump’s manner.
The entire state’s bought 50 complete, with the final 21 being divided up primarily based on the winners of the seven congressional districts … three delegates for every district a candidate wins.
Regardless, Trump’s already apparently gained the vast majority of delegates within the state — a state the place Haley not solely was born but additionally the place she served as governor from 2011 to 2017.
She left the publish after then-President Trump named her United Nations Ambassador … and, it appears voters would somewhat go together with the person who appointed her to the publish than their former gov.
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Nikki’s had a really troublesome run as of late … turning into embroiled in controversy brought on by feedback she made about the Civil War whereas her opponent’s dominated each single major to this point.
Of course, it ain’t over ’til the woman sings … however, together with her dwelling state now squarely in Trump’s camp, it appears solely a matter of time earlier than Nikki cuts bait and 45 stands unopposed within the Republican occasion.
JUST IN: Donald Trump after defeating Nikki Haley in her dwelling state of South Carolina says, “I’ve by no means seen the Republican Party so unified as it’s proper now.” WATCH pic.twitter.com/JjmaSZdC3U
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BTW … Trump’s already delivered a victory speech the place he praised how united his occasion is at this second — and in addition appeared previous Haley and stated he was trying to take President Joe Biden‘s job as a substitute.
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Super Tuesday’s lower than two weeks away … and, it is arduous to think about Haley hanging in there for that lengthy after tonight’s crushing defeat.
Stay tuned …