Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley has achieved a significant victory by defeating Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC, marking her first triumph over the former president in the 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Moreover, this victory is particularly historic, as Haley becomes the first woman to win a Republican primary in the history of the United States.
While Nikki Haley faced a setback in her home state of South Carolina, her success in Washington DC adds a notable chapter to her campaign. Despite this symbolic win, Donald Trump maintains a substantial lead over Haley, securing 247 delegates compared to her 43 nationwide.
In the Washington DC primary, Haley secured all 19 Republican delegates at stake. The BBC’s US partner, CBS, reports that Haley secured 62.9% of the vote, surpassing Trump’s 33.2%.
However, this achievement is somewhat symbolic, considering Washington DC’s predominantly Democratic orientation, with only about 23,000 registered Republicans in the city. A total of 2,035 Republicans participated in the primary, according to local party officials.
In addition, Haley’s campaign spokesperson, Olivia Perez-Cubas, noted that the result signifies a rejection of Trump and his perceived chaos by Republicans close to Washington.
Despite this setback, Trump has consistently dominated every state primary or caucus in the ongoing Republican campaign.
As Super Tuesday approaches, where voters in 15 states and one US territory will nominate their candidate, Trump is poised to secure more delegates, with 874 at stake, marking a crucial juncture in the nominating process.
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