Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has once again proven his dominance in the Republican Party by winning the U.S. Virgin Islands Republican Party’s presidential caucuses. In a landslide victory, Trump secured nearly 74% of the vote, leaving former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, in the dust. Trump’s win comes as no surprise to his loyal supporters, who have continued to rally behind him and propel him to victory after victory.
The results were announced just minutes after the polls closed, confirming Trump’s impressive win. The former president expressed his gratitude to caucus attendees, emphasizing the magnitude of his triumph. With the USVI win under his belt, Trump is now setting his sights on the Nevada GOP caucuses, where he is expected to secure the state’s 26 delegates. It’s all but guaranteed that Trump will once again emerge victorious, solidifying his unyielding stronghold within the Republican Party.
Trump scores 'big victory' in Virgin Islands GOP caucuses over Nikki Haley – Washington Examiner https://t.co/2QMWiYvPR8
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As Trump set his sights on Nevada, he took to Truth Social to share the exhilarating news with his supporters. His post exuded enthusiasm and a sense of triumph, reflecting the overwhelming support he continues to garner. Trump’s unrelenting momentum has left his competitors in the dust, with Nikki Haley opting out of the Nevada caucuses after alleging bias in Trump’s favor. Her decision to forgo the caucuses mirrors her recent defeat in the Nevada primary, where she was overshadowed by the “none of these candidates” option, marking an embarrassing setback for her presidential aspirations.
Despite Haley’s attempts to campaign virtually with the Virgin Islands’s Republican Party, her efforts were no match for Trump’s resounding appeal to voters. With the territory’s use of ranked choice voting, Trump’s staggering victory underscores the unwavering support he commands even in U.S. territories. The Republican Party in the Virgin Islands has hailed the unrigged caucus and ranked-choice voting as a testament to fairness and equality, emphasizing the territory’s pivotal role in shaping the Republican nomination.
Looking ahead, Trump and Haley are primed to compete in South Carolina’s upcoming primary, where Trump currently holds a substantial lead. However, Haley remains steadfast in her resolve to push her campaign through Super Tuesday, refusing to concede defeat. As the Republican nomination race intensifies, Trump’s overwhelming victories serve as a stark reminder of his indomitable presence in the political arena, leaving his rivals scrambling to keep pace with his unwavering support base.
