The 2020 election might see a rematch as Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, emerges victorious in the New Hampshire primary, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle against incumbent President Joe Biden.
Despite Nikki Haley’s determination to continue, her recent defeat diminishes her chances, leaving Trump as the dominant Republican contender.
Trump’s victory speech foreshadows a contentious campaign, marked by sharp rhetoric targeting Haley, including criticism of her performance and even remarks on her attire.
Acknowledging the likelihood of a rematch with Trump, even at 81, Biden emphasized the pivotal role the November election plays in the future of American democracy, despite polls indicating a lack of enthusiasm among many Americans.
In the northeastern state, Haley, Trump’s former UN ambassador, aimed for a major upset but faced defeat as Trump secured approximately 54% to 43% of the votes with 91% counted. Following a decisive victory in Iowa, Trump confidently predicted an easy win in Haley’s home state of South Carolina in February.
Despite facing 91 criminal indictments, Trump maintained his hard-right messaging, neglecting outreach to moderate voters who supported Haley. On primetime TV, he asserted that the United States was a “failing country,” intertwining ominous warnings about immigration with false claims about the 2020 election.
