Axelrod: Trump acted like ‘jackass’ in ‘improvisational’ New Hampshire victory speech

Democratic strategist David Axelrod on Wednesday called former President Trump's New Hampshire victory speech “impromptu” and accused the former president of acting like an “idiot.”

President Trump's rambling victory monologue after a strong showing in the Granite State included repeated jabs at his archrival, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, including his own earlier in the evening. Some mocked her concession speech and made fun of her outfit.

Axelrod said the former president “humiliated” himself by encouraging Sen. Tim Scott (RS.C.), who was on stage, to publicly declare his love for Trump. Stated.

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“I guarantee you they're not saying, 'Go out and act like an idiot and go after Nikki Haley in a really personal and sexist way and shame Tim Scott.'” Axelrod said. “That was an impromptu playing card.”

“The challenge for his campaign is whether they can do all the blocking and tackling well, and they do. But they can't control him,” he continued. . “Last night was a really bad exhibition, and that probably only made Haley even more determined to stay.”

Trump won about 54% of the vote in New Hampshire on Tuesday, meeting expectations for an 11-point victory over Haley, according to Decision Desk Headquarters.

Haley's campaign also accused Trump of a “tantrum” for her speech earlier Wednesday.

“Last night, Donald Trump reminded voters that they have a choice between two diametrically opposed visions: to destabilize America again, or to make America normal again,” Haley press secretary Natchama Soloveitchik said in a statement. It's up to you.''

In his concession speech on Tuesday, the Republican candidate pledged to remain in the race through the South Carolina primary at the end of February.

“New Hampshire is the first in the nation. It won't be the last in the nation,” said Haley, a former Palmetto State governor. “This race isn't over yet. There are still dozens of states left.”