Recently, Trump has been insulting Haley, who has been steadily gaining ground in New Hampshire.
Despite his recent victories in the Iowa caucuses and his strong position in the New Hampshire polls, Former President Trump surprised everyone at a passionate gathering in the Granite State.
Instead of basking in his own success, he chose to divert the spotlight onto his Republican competitor, Nikki Haley.
Trump said: “Nikki Haley, I know well. Sadly, she’s made an unholy alliance with the RHINOS, the never-Trumpers … the globalists, the radical left communists,” the former U.N. ambassador was harshly criticized, as he stood amidst approximately 5,000 supporters who braved the chilling 14-degree weather to catch a glimpse of him.
Earlier this week, Trump has been showering Haley with insults, as she continues to make significant strides in New Hampshire. Over the past couple of months, she managed to slash Trump's lead in the state by half. According to The Hill and Decision Desk HQ's polling average, Trump currently holds an 11 percent lead in the Granite State. However, just two months ago, he enjoyed a commanding 22-point lead.
“Nikki Haley is using radical Democrat money to fund the radical Democrat campaign operation that she’s running,” at the Saturday rally, Trump informed his supporters.
To particularly annoy Haley, Trump extended an invitation to numerous politicians from her home state, including Gov. Henry McMaster (R), to accompany him on stage.
“Practically all the politicians from South Carolina are backing me," Trump remarked, taking a jab at Haley, the state's former governor. Additionally, South Carolina holds significant political importance as it follows New Hampshire's primary, being next in line to cast their votes.
Aside from the politicians from South Carolina, Trump managed to gain the support of Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) from Haley's home state. In the past, when Haley was governor, she nominated Scott to the Senate and now she sought his endorsement after he withdrew from the 2024 GOP presidential race.
In a surprising turn of events, the attacks have not been one-sided. Haley, shedding her previous reluctance, has now unleashed a barrage of criticisms towards her former boss, intensifying her assault on the ex-president in the past few days.
“The reality is who lost the House for us? Who lost the Senate? Who lost the White House? Donald Trump, Donald Trump, Donald Trump,” Haley made her statement on Thursday.
The primary on Tuesday holds significant importance for Haley and Trump alike. If Haley manages to secure a victory or achieve a close second-place position in the Granite State, it could potentially undermine Trump's position as the leading candidate for the GOP presidential nomination.
