In the wake of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ withdrawal from the 2024 GOP presidential race, the spotlight intensifies on former President Donald Trump as the potential Republican nominee, raising significant concerns, according to a memo from the influential Koch brothers network.
Released on Sunday, January 21, 2024, the memo, shared by Teddy Schleifer of Puck News, underlines the Koch network’s unequivocal endorsement of Nikki Haley as the solitary contender with the potential to defeat President Joe Biden.
“We’ve been clear from the beginning that we disagree with former President Trump’s plans for the country,” asserts the memo, citing concerns about his impact on the national debt, constitutional protections, and economic plans.
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The document contends that Trump’s electoral track record, marked by three consecutive losses, sets the stage for another potential defeat in 2024. Contrary to some media reports, the memo emphasizes their polling consistently showing Trump trailing Biden in critical swing states.
Adding another layer to the grim forecast, the memo posits that if Trump were to face conviction in any of his ongoing legal battles, the electoral repercussions would be even more severe.
“Despite what some media outlets report, our polling consistently shows Donald Trump loses to Joe Biden in the states that will decide the election in November,” the memo states. “And if he is convicted in one of his many criminal trials, polling indicates his loss will be even more severe.”
The document delves beyond policy disagreements, expressing strategic concerns about Trump’s ability to secure victory in the November 2024 election. It positions former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as a more strategic and electorally favorable option for the GOP, hinting at a broader shift in the party’s considerations for the upcoming race.
