Nikki Haley expressed optimism after the former South Carolina governor began campaigning in her home state on Thursday.
Despite this, Ms. Haley appears to have few allies in South Carolina's Republican Party or its upper echelons, with both of the state's senators backing Mr. Trump and RNC chief Ronna McDaniel. Trump has almost declared victory in the 2024 primary.
Rep. Nancy Mace (RS.C.) also congratulated Haley on her successful campaign, but endorsed Trump earlier this week.
“South Carolina is Trump country and he's tearing it down right now,” Mace told Fox News on Wednesday. “I want to say Nikki Haley ran a great race. She made it to the playoffs, but the playoffs are over and it's time for the Super Bowl to start. If you're going to go, you have to face Joe Biden now.” To take back our country. ”
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Nikki Haley expressed optimism after the former South Carolina governor began campaigning in her home state on Thursday. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)
In addition to Mace, Republican South Carolina congressmen Russell Frey, Joe Wilson, William Timmons and Jeff Duncan have also endorsed Trump. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster also supports the former president.
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But Haley vowed to keep moving forward while campaigning in the state Wednesday.
“This is a choice between doing more of the same or moving forward. More of the same isn't just about Joe Biden; more of the same is about Joe Biden,” he told supporters in Charleston. -Biden and Donald Trump.” “So we're not going to sit there and just give up.”
Former President Donald Trump has received numerous endorsements from South Carolina's top Republican politicians, including the state's governor and both state senators. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Haley's optimism visibly angered President Trump, who attacked her on social media Wednesday night as “delusional.” He later raised the issue at a campaign event.
“Who was that imposter who got on stage earlier and declared victory?” Trump said, referring to Haley's reaction to the New Hampshire performance.
Haley's optimistic stance in South Carolina clearly infuriated President Trump, who attacked her on social media Wednesday night as “delusional.” (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Haley lost the state 43% to 54%, but insisted the result was a big step in the right direction.
