Nikki Haley declares she will continue to participate in the election, intensifying her criticisms of Trump.
Nikki Haley, the most recent Republican candidate to challenge Donald Trump, declared her intention to continue competing for the GOP nomination on Tuesday, stating that she has no desire to show submission.
The ex-diplomat to the UN and former governor of South Carolina stated during a campaign event in Greenville that she has no plans to withdraw from the race, despite the projected loss in her home state primary on Saturday. She declared that she will continue campaigning “until every individual casts their vote,” pointing out that only four states will have completed their primary elections by Saturday.
She stated that it would be the simpler option to quit. Throughout all of her races, she has consistently been the underdog. Every time, she has taken on massive opponents just like David did when he faced Goliath. However, she is not just battling someone who is physically larger than her. She is fighting for a cause that is greater than herself.
According to a recent survey by CBS News, the majority of respondents indicated that they would vote for Trump, while Haley received only 30% of the votes.
Haley has recognized the increasing demands for her to withdraw from the race and her poor performance in polls compared to Trump’s. However, she contends that Trump’s endorsements from prominent figures are due to Republicans being afraid of him.
Several members of the Republican Party in South Carolina.
Many politicians, such as Senator Tim Scott and Representative Nancy Mace, who were previously supported by Haley, are now showing their support for Trump.
“Numerous politicians who currently publicly support Trump secretly fear him,” she stated. “They are aware of the negative impact he has had and will continue to have on our party. They simply lack the courage to vocalize it. However, I am unafraid to speak the difficult truths.”
Haley intensified her criticisms of the ex-president, declaring that she is not afraid of facing consequences from Trump, is not angling for the position of his vice president, and has no worries about her future in politics.
“He has become increasingly erratic and mentally unstable. Instead of focusing on his campaign, he spends most of his time in courtrooms. He also avoids participating in debates. His constant self-absorption is a major distraction. He is consumed by his personal issues, making it difficult for him to work towards creating a better future for Americans,” stated Haley.
The person is expressing concern that someone is using their anger to mistreat others. They have noticed that this person’s behavior is becoming increasingly harsh and hurtful. They also mention that this person is attempting to intimidate both the speaker and their supporters, threatening to permanently prevent them from participating in MAGA. The speaker believes this behavior is not effective in winning elections.
Prior to Haley’s address, Trump’s team projected in a written statement to the media that “Nikki Haley’s days are numbered.” The statement portrayed Haley as a “defeated and delusional individual determined to create her own version of events.”
During his campaign stop in the state earlier this month, Trump made derogatory remarks about Haley’s husband who is currently serving with the South Carolina Army National Guard in Africa.
On Tuesday, Haley got emotional while discussing her spouse.
“As I get ready for the future, Michael is at the forefront of my thoughts,” she said, becoming emotional. “I yearn for Michael’s presence today and for our family to be able to see him tonight. Unfortunately, that is not possible.”
Olivia Rinaldi provided information for the report.
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Source: cbsnews.com