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Mon Mar 11 2024

Sudiksha Kochi | Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter

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Hey OnPolitics readers! Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's departure from the 2024 race punctuated a series of favorable campaign developments for former President Donald Trump, including making it all but clear he will win the Republican nomination.

But there are still lingering questions about the strength of Trump's 2024 coalition as the general election kicks off, USA TODAY's Zac Anderson reported. There are a significant number of Republicans who are dissatisfied with the former president.

Here's a look at some challenges Trump faces as the general election speeds up:

🔴 Haley's voters voice concerns about Trump: Haley supporters say Trump has alienated them with comments about her and perceived threats toward those who back her. Haley didn't immediately endorse Trump after dropping out, saying: "It is now up to Donald Trump to earn the votes of those in our party who did not support him, and I hope he does."

Prep for the polls: See who is running for president and compare where they stand on key issues in our Voter Guide

❓Can Trump unify the party? Trump's struggles to unify the GOP are nothing new. He has feuded with Republicans at all levels for years. Some Republicans abandoned him in 2016 after the Access Hollywood tape came out, and he won anyway.