In the lead-up to South Carolina's GOP primary, former President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of GOP challenger Nikki Haley, calling her rally an "embarrassment to her wonderful husband" and questioning her capabilities as a presidential candidate by stating "She's finished". Trump, who remarked "It's very hard to be sarcastic", defended his recent mix-up of names, including confusing Haley with former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as intentional. He suggested that the Democrats prefer Haley as the GOP candidate because they believe she is easier to defeat. Amidst this backdrop, Haley continues her campaign efforts, focusing on her small hometown of Bamberg, South Carolina, despite facing criticism from some voters and Trump's assertions that she is "bought and paid for by the establishment."
Trump slams ‘Democrat’ Nikki Haley on home turf ahead of South Carolina primary: ‘She’s finished’ - Washington Examiner https://t.co/29cY8RyeYi
Donald Trump defended his mental fitness during a rally in South Carolina, claiming he was “sarcastic” when confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi in January More: https://t.co/6lYv4mzE52 https://t.co/6lYv4mzE52
Trump slams ‘Democrat’ Nikki Haley on home turf ahead of South Carolina primary: ‘She’s finished’ https://t.co/Xa1RpTXyQb
Trump slams ‘Democrat’ Nikki Haley on home turf ahead of South Carolina primary: ‘She’s finished’ https://t.co/zQGSBICR8g via @dcexaminer
Donald Trump said that his recent mixing up of names was intentional. During a speech last month, Trump confused Nikki Haley with former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He also suggested former Democratic President Barack Obama was still in office https://t.co/f4iMWB9MqK
Former President Trump said he purposely conflated Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) with GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley last month https://t.co/FM61opEUch https://t.co/7xTd96dSXr
Trump says Nikki Haley "doesn't have what it takes and never did actually"
Trump: It’s very hard to be sarcastic. When I interpose— I’m not a Nikki fan and I’m not a Pelosi fan. When I purposely interpose names, they say he didn’t know Pelosi from Nikki. https://t.co/UFjnRq4Qg6
JUST IN: In South Carolina, Trump says “The radical left Democrats want Nikki Haley because they know she’s easy to beat.” WATCH https://t.co/2sigAj4vug
South Carolina voter calls out Nikki Haley: "She's bought and paid for by the establishment.” https://t.co/qF5p64fYs2
Nikki Haley stumps in her small hometown of Bamberg ahead of South Carolina’s GOP primary https://t.co/xSrimHzm0D
Nikki Haley stumps in her small hometown of Bamberg ahead of South Carolina's GOP primary https://t.co/ovRjdJcu8G
Last woman standing: Nikki Haley’s fight to defy Donald Trump in South Carolina https://t.co/Kj5UJ36to3 via @ft
Former President Trump says GOP challenger Nikki Haley rally was "embarrassment to her wonderful husband" https://t.co/rwn3GnuRMl https://t.co/JPnOrCjkQ5