Former President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican primary, according to the Associated Press. This win is a significant step towards cementing his place as the Republican presidential nominee and facing off against President Joe Biden in November. Trump’s victory over Nikki Haley, who had briefly threatened to rein in the former president, suggests there will be a smooth path to the GOP nomination for Trump, who also won easily in the Iowa caucuses last week.
Trump’s Victory Speech
Addressing supporters in Nashua, Trump took a victory lap with a combative speech that included sharp criticism of Haley. “She had a very bad night,” Trump said. The former president also criticized his rival and former UN ambassador in his victory speech. Haley presented herself as a centrist Republican, while Trump maintained his position as a conservative Republican.
Republican Party Unity
After Trump’s wins in Iowa and New Hampshire Republican primary, more and more Republican lawmakers are lining up to endorse him. Speaking at Trump’s victory party on Tuesday, former presidential candidate Tim Scott, who dropped out of the primary race in November and endorsed the former president last week, called on Republicans to unify. “It is time for the Republican party to coalesce around our nominee and the next president of United Donald Trump…. and the next one is my sweet state of South Carolina” .
Haley’s Response
Haley, who entered Tuesday’s contest hoping the state’s independent voters would propel her to an upset, said, “This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go,” while some in the crowd cried, “It’s not over!” . However, polls show Trump maintaining a significant lead in South Carolina, so it is unclear how that primary might reshape the dynamics of the race.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Donald Trump’s win in the New Hampshire Republican primary is a significant step towards cementing his place as the Republican presidential nominee and facing off against President Joe Biden in November. Trump’s victory over Nikki Haley suggests there will be a smooth path to the GOP nomination for Trump, who also won easily in the Iowa caucuses last week. After Trump’s wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, more and more Republican lawmakers are lining up to endorse him, calling on Republicans to unify. Haley, who entered Tuesday’s contest hoping the state’s independent voters would propel her to an upset, said, “This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go,” while some in the crowd cried, “It’s not over!”
