Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has suspended her 2024 presidential campaign after suffering devastating losses in most Super Tuesday primaries. In her concession speech, Haley stopped short of endorsing former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee, instead urging him to “earn the votes” of those who did not support him. Trump, who dominated the primaries, reacted to Haley’s exit by inviting her supporters to join his movement and calling her a “birdbrain” and a “loser.” Haley’s decision to drop out comes after winning only two primaries in Washington, D.C., and Vermont, despite her historic victory as the first woman to win a Republican primary. Her exit leaves Trump as the presumptive nominee to take on President Joe Biden in November. Haley’s concession speech also included a dig at Trump, quoting Margaret Thatcher’s advice to “never just follow the crowd.” As Haley leaves the race, questions remain about the future of the Republican Party and what her elevated national profile might mean for her political future. Join us as we analyze the implications of Haley’s campaign suspension and what it means for the 2024 presidential race.
