Nikki Haley completely refused to surrender (Reuters)

Nikki Haley's decision to go ahead with her run in the Republican primary, despite her defeat in South Carolina, raised many questions about whether this was the result of political pressure, personal pride, or a bet on her rival, Donald Trump, unexpectedly withdrawing from the race that appears to have already been decided. .

On Saturday evening, it only took a few moments for the face of the former US president to appear on all major television screens in the country to announce his victory in the primary elections.

As happened in the states of Iowa, New Hampshire, the Virgin Islands and Nevada previously, Trump won by a large margin in the recent Republican primaries, once again confirming his control over the party.

This defeat is made more severe for Haley, Trump's last competitor, because of her loss in the state in which she held the governorship.

Hayley refuses to give up

In a speech she delivered on Saturday evening, Haley completely refused to give up, assuring her supporters that she would not stop the battle.

The next day, when all the political commentary was centered around Trump's landslide victory, Haley set off for Michigan, where she intended to hold a public rally before the primary elections that will be held tomorrow, Tuesday.

Haley still enjoys significant support from donors, as she is scheduled to then head to the states of Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah, which are 3 states that vote during the big election day, “Super Tuesday,” on March 5.

It is noteworthy that the candidate's slogan is, "We will not survive 4 more years of Trump's chaos," and instead she promises to restore some "normal life."

She urged her supporters to choose "a new generation of leaders."

However, Republican voters do not seem to be very responsive to her message, as opinion polls show expectations that Trump will win in all the states where the primaries will be held, based on strong support from his supporters.

At the moment, the political prospects do not look encouraging for Nikki Haley.

Hope for Trump's impeachment

Political expert Julien Zelizer told the French press that Haley's only hope is to hold out long enough for legal proceedings to undermine Trump's candidacy.

This scenario is not completely imaginary, because the former president's first trial begins within a month in New York, before a series of anticipated judicial stops in Washington, D.C., and Florida.

The hypothesis that charges will be brought against him before the presidential elections in November has become more realistic, as several opinion polls have shown that support for the former president's candidacy would collapse dramatically if he is proven guilty in one of his trials.

Is there another possibility?

The question about the future of the Republican race for the US presidential elections in 2024 raises questions about the various possibilities that may storm the political scene.

Experts and analysts talked about various possibilities, including possibilities that may arise due to health issues.

In this context, political science professor Larry Sabato pointed out the possibility of health problems for Trump, who is 77 years old.

Although he does not suffer from serious illnesses, the risk to his life may increase due to his advanced age.

Although these concerns may seem like mere speculation, the possibility of Trump's sudden withdrawal from the race is not unlikely.

But even in this case, Haley's nomination for the presidential elections cannot be considered automatic, as the Republican candidate is chosen by party officials, many of whom consider that Haley has betrayed Trump by nominating her in the 2024 elections.

It seems that the former president's supporters are more open to the idea of ​​Haley running in the upcoming elections, and they consider her to be young and very qualified.

Sandy Ellis, a Trump voter, has expressed possible support for Haley in the future, but perhaps in the 2028 election.

Source: French press