Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump slammed Republican candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday in his victory speech for the New Hampshire primary, saying she had a “very bad night.”
Trump took to the stage in New Hampshire following his victory as the Republican candidate, standing on stage with fellow politicians who have supported him and greeting a large crowd of supporters. The former president began by reflecting on his previous victories in New Hampshire and stating how important New Hampshire is.
Trump went on to say that he thought he had won a “huge victory,” but noted that Haley took to the stage early to give her victory speech. (Related: Trump wins New Hampshire over Nikki Haley)
“[New Hampshire] It's a very, very special place to me. That's very important. You remember in 2016, we came here and needed a win. And we won by 21 points, which was great. And I must say today was very interesting. Because I thought, “What a great victory.'' But at 7 o'clock someone came running up to the stage, all dressed up, and now when I walked in, the sign said 2 o'clock. But she ran up at 7 o'clock. And you know, we have to do what's good for the party. And she got up, and I said, “Okay. “Wow, she's giving a speech like she won.” She didn't win. She lost,” Trump said.
The former president continued to criticize Haley, stressing that the former South Carolina governor was “pretending to win Iowa.” Trump also said his remarks were not a “typical victory speech” but that he did not want to “give victory” to Haley, who “had a very bad night.” . (Related article: Nikki Haley says 'racism is not over yet' after Trump wins New Hampshire)
“And you know, last week, we had a little bit of a problem. And you remember Ron running up and pretending we won against Iowa and was so upset. So I looked around and said, “Didn't she come in third place?'' Yes, she came in third place. Then I looked at the polls, she was mostly talking about winning ability, meaning who would win, and I let it vote…We've spent the last three months crooked Joe Biden And he won in almost every poll,” Trump said. “This is not your typical victory speech. But let's not give someone victory when she had a very bad night. She had a very bad night.”
In early January, the former president won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses as the Republican candidate, finishing with 51% of the vote, with Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in second place with about 21% of the vote, followed by Haley. He came in third place with 19.1% of the votes. .
After New Hampshire's primary results were cast in Trump's favor, Haley quickly took to the stage to congratulate former President Trump, but said she still planned to continue campaigning. According to polls, Trump won with about 54% of the vote, an estimated eight points ahead of Haley, and won 12 delegates. according to On CNN.
Republicans are next focused on the Feb. 24 South Carolina primary, where Trump is expected to lead the former South Carolina governor by about 40 points. according to Commentary on the super PAC poll conducted by former Trump chief pollster Tony Fabrizio.
