During the South Carolina Republican Primary, Donald Trump has been declared the winner with 10% of the estimated vote in. Trump is leading with 57.6% of the vote, having garnered 50,794 votes, which puts him nearly 14,000 votes ahead of Nikki Haley, who has 41.9% of the vote with 36,987 votes. This primary has 50 delegates at stake, with more votes expected to come in as the night progresses.
Despite the projected loss in her home state, Nikki Haley's supporters remain defiant and optimistic about her campaign's future. Many attendees at the event expressed their unwavering support for Haley, with one supporter even heading to North Carolina to rally voters for her on Super Tuesday.
Haley's campaign invested significant time and resources in South Carolina, hosting over 30 campaign events in the state over the past month. However, they faced challenges due to Donald Trump's strong hold on the Republican Party in South Carolina and among voters in general. Even at Clemson University, Haley's alma mater, the Republican Party endorsed Trump, causing frustration for Haley's campaign despite her efforts to engage with voters there.
As supporters eagerly await Haley's appearance to address them, the energy in the room remains high, with chants of support breaking out. Despite the likely loss in South Carolina, Haley's campaign remains determined to continue the fight, emphasizing their belief in her ongoing candidacy.
