Former South Carolina Governor Ends Campaign After Low Poll Numbers

Nikki Haley drops out of 2024 presidential race

Former South Carolina governor ends campaign after low poll numbers

Haley had been a vocal critic of President Biden and some Republicans

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced Wednesday that she is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

Haley's announcement comes after months of low poll numbers and a lack of traction in the crowded Republican field. She had been a vocal critic of President Biden and some Republicans, but her message failed to resonate with voters.

In a statement, Haley said that she "will continue to speak out against the Biden agenda and fight for the values that make America great." She did not endorse any other candidate in the race.

Haley's departure from the race leaves the Republican field with a clear frontrunner: former President Donald Trump. Trump has been endorsed by a number of high-profile Republicans and has a strong following among the party's base.

It remains to be seen whether any other Republican candidates will drop out of the race before the first primary contests in February. However, Haley's departure is a sign that the field is beginning to coalesce around Trump.