Trump Ends Haley’s 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Trump and his supporters are intensifying their criticism of Nikki Haley as the Iowa caucuses loom, aiming to undermine her traction in the primary race and quash speculation about her potential role as Trump’s running mate. Trump, previously less focused on Haley in 2023, has shifted attention towards her, deploying attack ads through his campaign apparatus as she gains ground in polls.

Several Trump allies are actively challenging Haley’s loyalty to the MAGA agenda, casting doubt on her viability as a vice-presidential candidate. Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary, dismisses the idea, stating, “I don’t think she wants it, I don’t think he wants her, and I think there’s a lot of other options that make a lot more sense.”

The MAGA Inc. super PAC, aligned with Trump, claims Haley “disqualified herself” by suggesting Trump might face criminal indictments. Polls indicate Haley’s rising popularity, particularly in New Hampshire, where she poses a potential challenge to Trump’s lead.

Trump’s attacks on Haley have escalated, branding her “Birdbrain” on social media and criticizing her alleged ties to open borders establishment donors. The focus of Trump’s campaign emails has shifted to targeting Haley, emphasizing her positions on immigration and tax policies during her tenure as governor.

The Haley campaign rebuts these claims, asserting that Trump’s increased attention is a sign of her strength in the primary. While Haley denies running for vice president, she leaves the possibility open, suggesting it would distract from her campaign.

Despite Haley’s critiques of Trump’s leadership style, some see her as a potential running mate. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and others have floated her name, while Donald Trump Jr. vehemently opposes the idea. The prospect of a Trump-Haley ticket is met with resistance, with figures like Kristi Noem and Steve Bannon predicting a contentious debate within the Republican Party.