Trump issued a warning to Haley’s billionaire donors in an attempt to scare them from showing support for the unlikely Presidential candidate, claiming that they would be “barred” from the MAGA camp permanently.
Trump’s Warning to Donors
As Nikki Haley faced defeat in the New Hampshire primary, Donald Trump heated up the battle by warning the Presidential candidate’s potential billionaire donors.
Trump’s Stern Message
In an online statement, former President Donald Trump declared that donors supporting Haley would not be allowed to change their minds in the future by joining Trump’s campaign.
Trump’s Statement
“Anybody that makes a ‘Contribution’…from this moment forth, will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp,” Trump said in the statement.
“We Don’t Want Them”
“We don’t want them, and will not accept them, because we Put America First, and ALWAYS WILL!” Trump continued in his online rant.
Trump’s Imposter Label
Trump expressed his deep dissatisfaction with Haley’s candidacy, labeling her an “imposter” lacking genuine party support.
Haley’s Response
Responding with defiance, Haley reacted with an online statement of her own, stating, “Well in that case . . . donate here. Let’s Go!”
Smart Response to Trump’s Comments
This strong call to action was accompanied by a link to Haley’s donation page, almost making light of Trump’s attempts to belittle her Presidential candidacy.
Haley’s $1 Million in 24 Hours
Although she lost in New Hampshire, Haley’s campaign demonstrated resilience, managing to raise an impressive $1 million within just 24 hours after the New Hampshire primary. “We raised $1 million in the last 24 hours,” Haley said.
Evaluating Future Support
Trump’s warning left billionaire backers like Ken Langone and Reid Hoffman left in a dilemma. Langone took a significantly cautious stance, hinting that he awaited Haley’s performance before considering a potentially substantial financial contribution.
Waiting for Haley’s Performance
Langone said the week before the primary results that he was waiting to assess Haley’s performance before deciding on a potential “major gift” to her campaign.
Haley’s Potential Lost Cause
Langone also insisted that he didn’t want to “throw money down a rat hole” by supporting Haley’s campaign if there was no chance of a victory.
Closing the Wallet
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, reportedly closed his wallet while closing his financial backing towards Haley.
Assessing Haley’s Path to Victory
Dmitri Mehlhorn, an adviser to Hoffman, said, “To raise more money for Governor Haley, I’d have to see a path for her to win the primary,” followed by, “That was plausible if she won New Hampshire, but I don’t see it now.”
Haley and Trump’s Showdown
As Trump’s last opponent in the Republican presidential nomination race, Nikki Haley managed to cause more difficulty for Trump than anyone expected, but after the significant New Hampshire primary defeat, it’s difficult for even the most optimistic anti-Trump supporter to see a way for her victory.
Attracted to Haley’s Policies
Donors were drawn to Haley for a variety of reasons, including her foreign policy and abortion views and the potential to distance America from Trump, but it looks like Trump’s popularity has proved superior, “No one went into this thinking the odds were that likely,” said an advisor to Haley.
Co-hosted Fundraiser in New York
A planned fundraiser co-hosted by wealthy backers like Stanley Druckenmiller and Cliff Asness was scheduled to take place in New York.
Declining to Comment
After Trump’s warning to billionaire donors of Haley, important figures such as Stanley Druckenmiller remained silent, neither confirming nor denying continued support.
Trump’s Firm Grip
In South Carolina, political endorsements from figures like Governor Henry McMaster and Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott firmly favored Trump.
“We’re the Ones Storming the Castle”
Mark Harris, a political strategist for SFA Fund, said, “The Trump campaign and super Pacs will outspend us. That is fine,” but ensured that “We are the ones storming the castle.”
Haley’s Uphill Battle
Despite trailing in polls, Haley and her super PAC asserted their commitment to continue campaigning into South Carolina’s primary regardless of the odds being stacked against them.
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