As the Republican National Committee (RNC) nears consideration of a resolution nominating former President Trump as its 2024 presidential candidate, there are calls for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. It's increasing.
Trump defeated his rivals this month with convincing wins in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, but experts say Haley, the former president's only alternative remaining in the race, He agrees that his chances of winning the upcoming South Carolina primary are slim to none. her home state.
During an appearance on Fox News shortly after President Trump's New Hampshire win on Tuesday, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was the first to publicly say it was time for Haley to step down.
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Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Trump (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“In my view, the general election really begins tonight. I think the Republican primary ends tonight no matter how you look at it. And I think the party and the country will be better off if we look at it for what it is.” He said.
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel followed shortly after, telling Fox News she didn't see a path forward for Haley.
“I think she ran a great campaign, but I think there's a very clear message from voters: We need to unite around the ultimate candidate, Donald Trump, and I “I'm sure they will beat Joe Biden,” she said.
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call, via Getty Images)
“With 10 months left until the November election, I can't wait to step on the gas to defeat the worst president, the one who closed our borders, allowed fentanyl to flow in, and allowed inflation to rise.” He is hurting the American people and we need to do everything in our power to come together to defeat him,” she added.
Others quickly chimed in, including Republican megadonor Andy Sabin.Haley said she should follow the late country singer's advice. kenny rogers Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.), a Trump supporter, told Fox there was “no path forward” for her to move forward.
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri), and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (New York). The state also asked Haley to suspend her campaign.
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The calls for Haley to withdraw from the race came as the RNC was planning to consider a resolution that would declare Trump the party's presidential nominee if approved. Fox News Digital obtained a copy of the resolution Thursday, but it was later withdrawn.
Haley's campaign told Fox News Digital that it is up to millions of Republican voters across the country “not a group of Washington insiders” to decide who becomes the party's nominee. Ta.
“Who cares what the RNC says?” said Haley campaign spokeswoman Olivia Perez-Cubas. She said, “If Ronna McDaniel wants to be helpful, she should hold a debate in South Carolina, unless she's worried that President Trump can't stand being on stage with Nikki Haley for 90 minutes.'' We can also plan.”
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“Resolutions like this are introduced by members of the RNC. Chairman McDaniel did not introduce the resolution,” RNC spokesman Keith Schipper said in a statement. “The matter will be taken up and the resolution committee will decide whether to pass the resolution.” He will send this resolution to be voted on by his 168 RNC members at next week's annual meeting. ”
President Trump addressed the resolution before rescinding it, thanking those who supported it on Truth Social, and declaring that he hopes to win the nomination with the support of voters.
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