Donald Trump has secured wins in Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington state, earning enough delegates for the third time to become the Republican presidential nominee. However, his official nomination will only be confirmed after the Republican National Convention delegates vote this summer.
Before the primary elections on Tuesday, the leading candidate from the Republican Party had approximately 1,075 delegates, while a majority of 1,215 delegates is needed to secure the nomination for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. By winning this primary, Trump now has the freedom to reshape the GOP’s operations, including fundraising, according to his own preferences. This will allow him to concentrate on challenging President Joe Biden in a potential rematch.
Biden clinched the Democratic nomination earlier today with victories in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Donald Trump, the leading contender for the Republican nomination, emerged victorious in the Republican primary races held in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington. He secured a total of 59 delegates in Georgia, 40 delegates in Mississippi, and 43 delegates in Washington. The results from Hawaii, where 19 delegates are up for grabs, will be announced after the voting concludes at midnight Eastern Daylight Time.
Trump easily defeated over a dozen GOP competitors without even participating in any debates. Nikki Haley, his former UN Ambassador, was the last woman standing in the race. However, she dropped out after Super Tuesday, despite winning the Vermont primary and the Washington, D.C. caucus.
Trump win comes after dozens of RNC layoffs
Trump achieved victory following the Republican National Committee’s decision to lay off over 60 individuals on Tuesday. Last Friday, the former president appointed three of his allies, including his daughter-in-law, to prominent positions after proposing that former chair Ronna McDaniel resign.
The RNC’s political, data, and communications departments have sent out dismissal notices, as confirmed by two individuals familiar with the plans. Additionally, the committee has revealed its intention to relocate its digital and fundraising teams to South Florida, near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach.
