"Trump Escalates Offensive Against Haley Amid 2024 Campaign Turmoil"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Former President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of GOP rival Nikki Haley as she gains traction in early primary polls, labeling her as an establishment figure and suggesting she is supported by the same donors backing President Joe Biden. Trump's campaign has shifted focus from attacking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to spending $4.5 million on ads against Haley. He also criticized Haley for her comments on the Civil War and primary voting states, highlighting her misstep on slavery's role in the Civil War and her remarks about Iowa voters needing correction by New Hampshire.