In the midst of the 2024 GOP primary race, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is facing mounting pressure to withdraw her presidential bid as Republicans rally behind former President Donald Trump. The Republican National Committee (RNC) nearly passed a resolution declaring Trump as the party’s presumptive nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Experts agree that Haley’s chances of success in the South Carolina primary, her home state, are slim in the face of Trump’s convincing victories in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.
Calls for Haley to exit the race gained traction following Trump’s recent triumph in New Hampshire. Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, publicly stated that it was time for Haley to make her exit, asserting that the Republican primary was effectively over. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for unity and emphasizing Trump’s strong position as the eventual nominee. Other prominent figures, including major Republican donor Andy Sabin, Rep. Greg Steube, and several senators, also called for Haley to end her campaign.
These increasing calls for Haley’s departure coincide with the RNC’s consideration of a resolution that would have designated Trump as the party’s presumptive nominee. While the resolution was later withdrawn, it signifies the growing support for Trump among Republicans. Haley’s campaign dismissed the significance of the RNC’s opinion, emphasizing that the decision should ultimately rest with Republican voters across the nation.
Haley’s allies acknowledge the challenges she faces in competing against Trump in South Carolina but remain determined to press forward. Meanwhile, Trump expressed gratitude for the support of those backing the resolution but emphasized his preference for winning the nomination through voter support.
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