COLUMBIA, S.C. — Donald Trump extended his sweep of the early Republican primary contests with a decisive victory in South Carolina on Saturday, soundly defeating the state’s former two-term governor, Nikki Haley, as he marches to the Republican nomination.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Trump defeats Haley in South Carolina primary, extending sweep of early states
The outcome was a blow to Haley in her home state. She vowed to stay in the race.
By Josh Dawsey
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Updated February 24, 2024 at 9:17 p.m. EST|Published February 24, 2024 at 7:02 p.m. EST