In a bold move following his victory in the New Hampshire primary, Donald Trump is precluding supporters of Nikki Haley from contributing to the MAGA camp. The former president, determined to sideline Haley from the GOP primary race, declared that donors backing her campaign are unwelcome in the MAGA sphere.
Trump’s Social Media Declaration
Trump took to social media to announce his decision, stating, “Anybody that makes a ‘Contribution’ to Birdbrain [referring to Haley], from this moment forth, will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp.” Emphasizing the commitment to putting America first, Trump asserted that such contributors would neither be wanted nor accepted.
Trump’s Post-New Hampshire Victory
This proclamation aligns with Trump’s resounding victory in New Hampshire, where he convincingly defeated the former South Carolina governor for the second time. Despite significant GOP donor support for Haley, Trump and his backers have been urging her to exit the race and rally behind the former president, a sentiment echoed even before the primary voting commenced.
Enforcement Ambiguity
While Trump’s post lays out the prohibition of donations from Haley supporters, it remains unclear how the former president intends to enforce this blackout on contributions.
Haley’s Defiant Response
Undeterred by her loss in the Granite State, Haley asserted on Tuesday night that the race was “far from over.” In a subsequent rally in South Carolina, she disclosed a notable surge in campaign contributions, garnering $1 million primarily from small-dollar donors in the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary.
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