Trump leads Haley by double digits in New Hampshire, poll shows

Donald Trump leads his final challenger for the GOP presidential nomination Nikki Haley by double digits in New Hampshire aheadof the state’s primaries, a recent poll has shown.

The former president garnered 52 per cent to his former UN ambassador’s 34 per cent, according to polling by The Washington Post and Monmouth University.

The survey was finished before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exited the race on Sunday – the governor received eight per cent in the poll.

Back in November, Ms Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, was at 18 per cent, she has since almost doubled her level of support, possibly improving her numbers due to the exit of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

During that same time, Mr Trump’s backing has grown by six points, possibly benefitting from the dropping out and subsequent endorsement of anti-woke author, biotech entrepreneur, and conspiracy theorist Vivek Ramaswamy.

Following Mr DeSantis’s departure, Mr Trump may benefit from the backing of the governor’s supporters. Mr DeSantis immediately endorsed Mr Trump after announcing he was leaving the race.

Looking at the second choices of DeSantis supporters, Mr Trump appears likely to gain four points and Ms Haley two points, The Post noted.

Mr Trump remains strong because of the fervent backing from the conservative base of the party, while Ms Haley has gained the support of moderates and independents planning on taking part in the Republican primary.

Independents and unaffiliated voters can take part in the GOP primary in New Hampshire, meaning that the state may be one of Ms Haley’s best opportunities to make a dent in Mr Trump’s momentum as the former president appears likely to steamroll to the nomination for the third