He is on a roll.
Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the Nevada caucuses, securing his fourth consecutive win on the path to securing the GOP nomination. With most of his rivals out of the race, Trump faced minimal competition, with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley being his main opponent in Nevada’s state-sponsored primary. However, Haley suffered a significant defeat, losing by a large margin to the option “none of these candidates.”
Trump’s triumph in Nevada further solidified his dominance within the Republican Party, as he claimed all 26 of the state’s GOP delegates. Despite Haley’s pledge to continue her campaign into the South Carolina primary and beyond, Trump’s position remains unassailable.
While Haley focused on campaigning in California, Trump strategically rallied his supporters in Las Vegas, urging them to prioritize participation in the caucuses over the state-run primary, which he dismissed as inconsequential.
Following the conclusion of the caucuses, Trump was expected to attend a caucus watch party in Nevada. This marked a departure from Nevada’s traditional caucus system, which was replaced by primaries following legislative changes in 2021.
The Nevada Republican Party has faced scrutiny, with six members indicted for allegedly acting as false electors for Trump during the 2020 election. Despite these controversies, Nevada emerges as a potential battleground in the general election, as evidenced by President Joe Biden’s recent presence ahead of the Democratic primary, where he secured a decisive victory. Attention now shifts to South Carolina, Haley’s home state, where recent polling indicates a substantial lead for Trump over his rival.
