WASHINGTON: Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has officially ended her bid for the White House, paving the way for a highly anticipated rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in November’s general election.
Trump emerged victorious in Republican nominating contests across a dozen states, securing a decisive lead over Haley, his sole remaining competitor. Despite Haley’s lone win in Vermont, Trump’s commanding performance on Super Tuesday virtually guarantees his nomination for a third consecutive presidential run, despite facing various legal challenges.
Trump, Biden Criticism of Each Other
Both Trump and Biden wasted no time in directing their attention towards each other following the election results. Trump, in a victory speech at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida, criticized Biden’s immigration policies, labeling him as the “worst president” in history. Biden, in response, reiterated his portrayal of Trump as a threat to American democracy.
While Biden was expected to secure victory in Democratic contests, a protest vote in Minnesota, driven by activists critical of his stance on Israel, yielded unexpectedly strong results. Despite this, Biden emerged victorious in Minnesota and 14 other states, except for a loss in American Samoa’s caucus.
The prospect of another showdown between Trump, 77, and Biden, 81, has garnered mixed reactions among Americans, with both candidates facing low approval ratings. Immigration and the economy emerged as primary concerns for Republican voters, with a majority expressing support for deporting illegal immigrants, aligning with Trump’s hardline stance on immigration.
The outcome of Tuesday’s contests increases pressure on Haley to exit the race, as she did not make a public appearance following the results. Her campaign’s spokesperson acknowledged the concerns expressed by a significant portion of Republican primary voters regarding Trump.
