Trump Claims Haley ‘Doesn’t Have MAGA,’ But His Super PAC Just Called Her a ‘BIG’ MAGA Supporter
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Former President Donald Trump attacked rival Nikki Haley for being a “Globalist RINO” out of touch with his base on Monday, but his Super PAC is simultaneously calling her a “BIG Supporter of Trump’s MAGA Agenda.”
In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump claimed that his former ambassador to the United Nations “can never win in the General Election because she doesn’t have MAGA, and never will!”
“Ron DeSanctimonious, at least, is MAGA-Lite. Remember, I think MAGA is almost ALL of the Republican Party. The days of the RINOS and non-AMERICA FIRST candidates are OVER! Nikki is a Globalist RINO, backed by American’s for Chinese Growth, the Charles Koch con job,” he continued. “It’s not going to happen for her, or DeSanctimonious! Vivek Votes are wasted, should come to ‘TRUMP.’ MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Trump’s messaging, however, was contradicted by a recent mailer distributed by his Super PAC in New Hampshire, where Haley is threatening Trump’s lead.
“Nikki Haley is a BIG Supporter of Trump’s MAGA Agenda” reads the title of the mailer, which goes on to quote Haley as saying “Mr. Trump’s major policies were outstanding and made America stronger, safer, and more prosperous.”
Haley camp points out that Trumpworld is currently hitting her as both non-MAGA and *too* MAGA (aimed at NH moderates/Indies): pic.twitter.com/M2FEDEwMss
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 15, 2024
Haley is presently expected to finish in second place in Iowa and New Hampshire according to RealClearPolitics, although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ supporters have argued he will surpass her in the former thanks to his ground game operation in the state.
Surveys have also indicated that much of Haley’s support comes from persuadable and independent voters. An NBC News/Des Moines Register poll released over the weekend found that 43% of those supporting her in Iowa would vote for incumbent President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election rematch with Trump.
