Trump wins the South Carolina elections and sweeps Haley in her hometown. Trump thus continues his series of victories, bringing him closer to obtaining the nomination of his Republican Party to run in the presidential elections for the third time in a row.

This result was not surprising, as one opinion poll after another showed Trump significantly ahead of his rival. This victory will reinforce calls by the former president's allies for Haley - Trump's last remaining competitor - to withdraw from the electoral race. Trump has dominated all five contests that have taken place so far.