Fresh off Iowa win, Trump sets sights on battling Haley in New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump coasted to a strong victory in Monday's Iowa caucuses which, despite depressed turnout amid brutal weather, saw him embraced by a majority of the state's Republican base.

Now he's gearing up to battle directly with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in New Hampshire, looking to quash what appears to be her best hope at beating him in his quest for a third straight presidential nomination, sources in Trump's orbit told ABC News, offering a glimpse into his immediate next moves on the trail.

«The game plan is always to win. And whether it's 'scorched earth' or highlight the major deficiencies in her record, that's what we can expect the next week,» said one former campaign official who remains in touch with Trump's current team and who asked not to be named to share internal discussions. (Spokespeople for Trump and Haley did not respond to requests for comment for this story.)

«Donald Trump has a chance of ending this race and putting the final nail in the coffin of this presidential primary in New Hampshire,» the former official said. «He's not one to leave artillery in the gun.»

Monday night's results saw Trump clinch a thorough victory in Iowa, taking more than 50% of the vote and winning every county except for one.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Haley, who were separated by only a couple of points for second and third place, respectively, ultimately trailed Trump by about 30% each despite months of pitching themselves as better alternatives to win the White House.

Allies of DeSantis and Haley were quick to note the results came out of just one state at the start of the 2024 race (though it is one state that receives outsized attention) and arguably few voters were making their voices heard.

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