BREAKING: Nikki Haley Makes Major Announcement In Tear-Filled Speech

Amidst speculations about her campaign’s future, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a resolute declaration of her commitment to continue her bid for the presidency, intertwining a personal anecdote with a message to America.

“I wish Michael was here today, and I wish our children home. And I could see him tonight, but we can’t,” Haley said in her speech, with tears in her eyes. She detailed her husband’s service in dangerous parts of the world, “where conflict is the norm, where terrorists hide among the innocent, where Iran’s terrorist proxies are now attacking American troops.”

“It was hard for us to say goodbye to him the first time when he deployed to Afghanistan. It was even harder last summer when he deployed to Africa.”

Haley stated, “Michael is fighting for the country he loves. So are all of his brothers and sisters in arms wherever they’re stationed in this dangerous world.”

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Addressing her presidential campaign earlier in the speech, Haley met rumors of her potential withdrawal with a firm denial, intertwining her resilience with her political ambitions.

“That’s why I refuse to quit. South Carolina will vote on Saturday. But on Sunday, I’ll still be running for president. I’m not going anywhere. I’m campaigning every day until the last person votes. Because I believe in a better America and a brighter future for our kids.”

“Nothing good in life comes easy. I’m willing to take the cuts, the bruises, and the name-calling. Because the only way you get to the blessing is by going through the pain. Dropping out would be the easy route. I’ve never taken the easy route,” she finished.

Several polls conducted between February 6 and February 18 show a significant lead for Trump over Haley, with percentages ranging from Trump’s lowest at 76% to his highest at 83%, while Haley’s support fluctuates between 9% and 18%. These polls illustrate Trump’s dominant position in the early stages of the Republican primary race, with margins extending from +58 to +71 in his favor.

No Republican has ever lost the initial two primary contests by an average margin of 21 points, as Haley has, and still secured the party’s presidential nomination. South Carolina, Haley’s home state, will play a pivotal role in her underdog presidential campaign. However, her prospects of winning seem slim.

Haley’s most significant advantage over the former president was among individuals who identified democracy as the most critical issue for the future, with 63 percent of participants expressing their preference for her.

“I don’t think he should be president. The last thing on my mind is who I’m going to support. The only thing on my mind is how we’re going to win this,” Haley said to ABC News on Sunday.

On Tuesday morning, the Trump campaign circulated a memo from two advisers asserting that Nikki Haley lacks a viable mathematical route to secure the Republican nomination, according to her current polling figures. The campaign has been confident that Trump will have gathered the necessary delegates to clinch the nomination by March 19, possibly even a week sooner.