In a stunning turn of events, former US president Donald Trump has triumphed in the New Hampshire Republican Primary, securing a decisive victory over his rival Nikki Haley, according to reports from US media outlets on Tuesday (local time). Trump, exuberant about his third win in the state, expressed, "You know we won New Hampshire three times now. We win it every time. We win the primary. We win the generals. It's a very, very special place to me," as quoted by CNN.
This win marks Trump's second consecutive victory in the primary, following his initial success in the Iowa caucuses, propelling him towards a potential third GOP presidential nomination. His campaign strategists are now eyeing an early resolution of the primary, aiming for resounding victories in the early-voting states and securing the GOP Presidential nomination by mid-March.
Despite facing defeat, Nikki Haley remains resilient and undeterred. "I want to congratulate Donald Trump. But, this race is far from over," Haley declared, emphasizing the significance of New Hampshire as the first in the nation. "I have news for all of them: New Hampshire is first in the nation. It is not last in the nation," she asserted.
Reflecting on her journey in the campaign, Haley showcased her fighting spirit, stating, "At one point in this campaign, there were 14 of us running, and we were at 2% in the polls. Well, I’m a fighter. And I’m scrappy. And now we’re the last ones standing next to Donald Trump."
Trump, not missing an opportunity to jab at his opponent, criticized Haley's performance, stating, "She did very poorly actually. The governor said she’s going to win, she’s going to win, she’s going to win. Then she failed badly," as reported by CNN.
The election results reveal that Donald Trump secured an impressive 54.4% of the votes, amassing 93,290 votes, while Nikki Haley garnered 43.6%, with 74,871 votes. With 1,215 of 2,429 delegates needed to clinch the nomination, Trump's victory has set a compelling momentum for his campaign.
Basking in the glory of their triumph, the Trump campaign called for unity and urged Haley to step aside. "It’s time for unity, it’s time to take the fight to the Democrats, and for Nikki Haley: it’s time to drop out," declared Taylor Budowich, the CEO of MAGA Inc., in a statement accessed by CNN.
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