Nikki Haley ends Donald Trump‘s undefeated run with 1st primary victory. In a dramatic twist in the Republican presidential race, Nikki Haley emerged victorious in the primary held in Washington D.C. on Sunday, securing her first notable win as she contends against former President Donald Trump.
Despite the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic affiliation and a sparse Republican population, Haley managed to capture a significant 63 percent of the votes cast at a downtown hotel, as reported by Politico.
The outcome, seen as symbolic given Washington’s historical voting patterns, arrives just ahead of Super Tuesday, a pivotal moment in the U.S. electoral calendar where 15 states and one territory are poised to cast their ballots.
Washington, typically a stronghold for Democrats, notably favored Joe Biden with a commanding 92 percent of the vote in the 2020 election against Trump.
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In response to Haley’s triumph, her campaign issued a statement attributing her success to a rejection of “Donald Trump and all his chaos” by Republicans, underscoring prevailing sentiments regarding political dysfunction in the nation’s capital.
Conversely, Trump’s camp swiftly countered, branding Haley as the “Queen of The Swamp” and reasserting their commitment to “drain the swamp” while placing America’s interests at the forefront.
“Tonight’s results in Washington DC reaffirm the object of President Trump’s campaign — he will drain the swamp and put America first,” the statement said.
As Nikki Haley ends Donald Trump’s undefeated run with 1st primary victory, the spotlight intensifies on Haley’s campaign, positioning it as a crucial opportunity to disrupt Trump’s momentum in securing the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.
With Trump having already swept through early state primaries, the upcoming Super Tuesday presents one of the final chances for Haley to mount a credible challenge against his bid to reclaim the party’s mantle in the looming showdown with Biden.
