President Trump is reportedly privately asking people around him why he did not drop out of the primary after losing in New Hampshire amid increasing threats and attacks against Nikki Haley.
CNN's Caitlin Collins tweeted:
Trump publicly attacked Nikki Haley for refusing to recuse herself in New Hampshire tonight, criticized her outfit, hinted she would be investigated if she won, went after a former White House press secretary, and privately: You are celebrating your victory by asking about .
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 24, 2024
Trump irritated Haley by threatening her during his victory speech.
And please leave Nikki a little note. She says she can't win, but she knows that if she does, in 15 minutes she'll be under investigation by those people. And I can already give you five reasons, not big reasons, but little things that she doesn't want to talk about. But she will be questioned in a few minutes.
Ron would have done the same. But he decided to get out, and he decided to get out. Now I don't think Vivek will be like that at all. Because he's perfect, right?
video:
Trump threatens Nikki Haley to be investigated for “things I don't want to talk about” if she doesn't recuse herself pic.twitter.com/lSPQwCnLMe
—Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 24, 2024
Trump really thought Haley would quit after losing New Hampshire, even though he gave no indication whatsoever that her campaign would end if she lost there.
Donald Trump is not enjoying a smaller-than-expected margin of victory in New Hampshire. If Haley stays in the race until Super Tuesday, Trump may very well lose what's left of him.
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