Trump easily defeats Haley in South Carolina primary, setting sights on rematch with Biden | Latest on US Election 2024

Former President Donald Trump has won a decisive victory in the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential primaries in South Carolina, defeating former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Trump, who has maintained a strong hold on the Republican caucus, is now leading in every state contest. Despite facing multiple civil and criminal cases, Trump has focused on the general election, promising that if re-elected, the US would be “respected like never before”. He is likely to face a rematch with President Joe Biden in November. While Haley has pledged to continue her campaign through Super Tuesday, the party has largely supported Trump. In her home state, Haley struggled to rally high-profile endorsements, with only one Republican representative endorsing her. Trump celebrated his victory with key figures from South Carolina, and focused on criticizing Biden at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Biden, in turn, has warned that Trump poses a threat to US democracy, characterizing him and his followers as dangerous outliers. The former president faces multiple criminal indictments, the first of which is scheduled to begin in March. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Trump has described the cases against him as politically motivated. The focus of the upcoming election appears to be on the contrasting visions put forward by Biden and Trump, with both highlighting the stakes for US democracy and freedom.

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