Ron DeSantis alleges Nikki Haley’s strategy involves targeting ‘liberal’ t-shirt wearers

In a recent interview with Brian Kilmeade on “One Nation,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made shocking allegations about Nikki Haley’s strategy in her bid for the GOP nomination. DeSantis claimed that Haley was currying favor with “very liberal Democrats” by targeting t-shirt-wearing individuals with liberal slogans at Iowa caucus sites.

According to DeSantis, he witnessed 7,000 Democrats who showed up at the caucuses and switched to the Republican party. He described these individuals as “very liberal Democrats” who were wearing N-95 masks and shirts with liberal slogans. DeSantis believes that appealing to these voters is a core part of Haley’s strategy, but he argues that it won’t work in a Republican primary, especially against someone like Donald Trump who is well-known and has already been president.

DeSantis suspended his campaign shortly after coming in second place behind Trump in Iowa, while Haley came in third. Despite facing calls to suspend her campaign and rally around Trump, Haley insists that her path to the nomination isn’t blocked just yet.

However, DeSantis strongly disagrees and claims that Haley’s influence does not extend to the majority of conservative populist voters within the Republican Party. He believes that she connects more closely with a minor faction aligned with the Republican establishment, specifically the 20% who identify more with McCain and Romney Republicans. DeSantis argues that by targeting this faction, Haley is alienating the vast majority of Republican primary voters.

Haley has previously addressed allegations that her campaign is sustained by voters outside the conservative bloc and has denied holding moderate views. She asserts that she is a hardcore conservative who has always been fiscally conservative. As the former governor of South Carolina, she ran a socially conservative state and even cut a billion dollars off the budget during her time at the UN.

The highly-anticipated primary in South Carolina will be a crucial test for both Haley and Trump. While Palmetto State voters overwhelmingly support the former president, Haley is confident that she can prove her worth and win their support.

In conclusion, Ron DeSantis’ allegations about Nikki Haley’s strategy targeting “liberal” t-shirt wearers have sparked controversy in the GOP nomination race. While DeSantis believes that appealing to this faction will not work in a Republican primary, Haley remains determined to prove her conservative credentials and secure the nomination. The upcoming primary in South Carolina will be a pivotal moment for both candidates as they compete for the support of Republican voters.