Nikki Haley has decided to end her presidential campaign, as confirmed by a source on Wednesday. Despite outlasting all other Republican contenders against Donald Trump, Haley’s bid for the White House lacked the support needed to overcome the former president.
Scheduled to address her supporters from South Carolina at 10 am Eastern Time on Wednesday, Haley faced defeat against Trump in most Republican primary contests held on Super Tuesday. She only managed to secure victories in Vermont and the District of Columbia.
Throughout her campaign, Haley positioned herself as a proponent of traditional conservatism in economic and foreign policy, representing a fresh generation of political leadership. Despite impressive performances in televised Republican debates last year and gaining support from prominent anti-Trump donors on Wall Street, Haley struggled to break through Trump’s strong backing among staunchly conservative voters.
In her campaign’s final stages, Haley intensified her criticisms of Trump’s age, character, and suitability for office. However, these efforts failed to resonate sufficiently with Republican voters to challenge Trump’s dominance.
Haley also warned that Trump would lose a general election against Biden and suggested that he might not complete his term, leading to Kamala Harris assuming the presidency.
