Fight against Trump about to end?
Haley loses support from the important Koch network
February 26, 2024, 8:13 a.m
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In November, Nikki Haley receives support from the political network around billionaire Charles Koch. Tens of millions of dollars are being mobilized for her election campaign against Trump. After four election defeats, this is over. Haley still insists on staying on the campaign trail.
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley suffered another serious setback in the primary race against former US President Donald Trump. After Haley’s primary defeat in her home state of South Carolina, the influential and financially strong network of conservative billionaire Charles Koch announced that it would no longer actively support the 52-year-old presidential candidate.
The network’s political arm, Americans for Prosperity Action, said it would continue to support Haley; she was “the best candidate”. “But given the challenges in the next few primary states, we don’t believe an outside group can make a difference in broadening their path to victory,” a spokeswoman said. The organization now wants to put its resources into the elections for the US Senate and the House of Representatives.
Network essential for Haley’s election campaign
The Koch network backed Haley in November and, according to media reports, subsequently spent tens of millions of dollars to support her in the primary campaign. The network said it viewed the ex-governor of South Carolina as “the best choice for our country” – and the best candidate to prevent Trump from winning the Republican primaries.
He has won the previous primaries in the states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and most recently on Saturday in South Carolina – Haley’s home state – but with a large lead over his competition. It’s only a matter of time before Haley, the last remaining serious Trump opponent, throws in the towel. The 52-year-old has announced that she wants to stay in the race at least until “Super Tuesday” on March 5th, when the Republicans will hold primaries in 15 states.