Donald Trump has blasted the latest 2024 primary poll as a “fraud” after it showed Nikki Haley trailing him by just four points in New Hampshire.
On 21 December, the referendum was held American Research Group Thirty-three percent of New Hampshire GOP primary voters indicated they supported the former president, while 29 percent indicated they supported Ms. Haley.
“Fake New Hampshire Poll Posted in Birdbrain,” Mr Trump said In Truth Social, his ex-UN. Refers to the messenger by less than his endearing nickname.
“Another fraud! Ratings challenge FoxNews will play it all the way. Sununu is now one of the most popular governors in American real polls,” he continued.
The news comes after Ms. Haley recently received notable endorsements from New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and the Koch brothers-backed Americans for Prosperity initiative.
LinkedIn founder Reed Hoffman, a Democrat, has donated a quarter of a million dollars to a pro-Haley super PAC.
Mr Hoffman's donation follows JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's appeal to Democratic donors to support Ms Haley's campaign.
Nikki Haley addresses guests during a campaign stop in Nevada, Iowa on December 18, 2023.
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National polls have long shown Mr Trump with a substantial lead over his Republican rivals, but there has been a growing shift recently among megadonors to support Ms Haley instead.
The former South Carolina governor has been on an upward swing in recent months. His poll numbers continue to rise in response to star debate shows.
However, despite his rising star, he has been reluctant to criticize the main front-runner — a strategy former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has repeatedly employed.
That tactic appears to have paid off somewhat for Mr. Christie. According to the new poll, Mr Christie has 13 per cent support from Republican voters in New Hampshire.
The 21 December poll showed a wide gap between Ms Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Mr DeSantis has just 6 per cent support in the survey.
