In a surprising turn of events, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called on former ambassador Nikki Haley to drop out of the presidential race, suggesting that she has “sinister” motives if she continues. Ramaswamy made these remarks on Tuesday afternoon as New Hampshire residents were casting their votes in the first-in-the-nation GOP primary.
Ramaswamy argued that Haley has “no path” to defeat Donald Trump through the front door, implying that her supporters are actually hoping to eliminate Trump from the competition. He claimed that the same people who are propping up Haley are also financially supporting lawsuits to keep Trump off the ballot. Ramaswamy further highlighted the involvement of LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, whom he referred to as “George Soros Jr.,” in donating to Haley and backing lawsuits against Trump.
Expressing concern over the corruption within the Republican Party, Ramaswamy warned that Haley’s continued presence in the race could reveal a “far more sinister force” in American politics. He likened Haley’s version of conservatism to former Vice-President Dick Cheney’s and argued that it was time to relegate this “neoconservatism” to the “dustbin of history.” Ramaswamy emphasized that the people of the country and the GOP primary base have made it clear that Trump will be the nominee and the next president.
Haley, who finished second to Trump in the New Hampshire primary, struck a defiant tone in her post-election speech. Dismissing claims that the race was over, she emphasized the importance of New Hampshire as the first-in-the-nation primary state. Haley’s campaign manager, Betsy Ankney, announced that the campaign would hold a large event in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, and launch a $4 million statewide ad blitz.
Rumors have circulated about Ramaswamy’s potential candidacy as Trump’s running mate or a member of his administration. While he did not rule out these possibilities, Ramaswamy stated that he is focused on realizing his purpose for the country and doing what’s right. He emphasized that any decisions made would be in the best interest of the country.
It remains to be seen how Haley will respond to Ramaswamy’s call to drop out of the race and whether his remarks will have any impact on her campaign. As the 2024 campaign trail continues, stay tuned for the latest updates, exclusive interviews, and more political content.
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