Internet disagrees with Trump after he says DOJ would 'go after' Nikki Haley if she becomes GOP nominee

ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: In a fiery rally preceding his South Carolina primary triumph on Saturday, February 24, 2024, former president Donald Trump issued a stark warning to his GOP adversary Nikki Haley, suggesting that she could face a barrage of Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations if she secures the Republican nomination.

Trump's remarks came amid a charged atmosphere in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he rallied supporters and took jabs at his opponents, painting a picture of a political landscape fraught with legal peril.

Donald Trump's cautionary tale

Addressing the crowd on Friday, February 23, Donald Trump lamented what he described as a "crooked deal," referencing the 91 criminal counts filed against him across various jurisdictions.

“Oh, it’s a crooked, it’s a crooked deal,” he told supporters at the rally. “But Nikki Haley, if she were ever in this position, they’d go after her,” he added.

“I can give you about five reasons right now, but I don’t want to get myself in trouble,” Trump quipped. “They’ll say he’s so mean, he’s so mean. Oh, there are some reasons. I think everybody in your state knows some beautiful reasons,” he added with a chuckle.

“They would go after her the same way they go after me,” he said, before concluding, “That’s what they do.”

The animosity between Trump and Haley, his former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor, has escalated in recent days, as evidenced by pointed barbs on each other's credibility and electability.

Haley has openly criticized Trump's age and leadership style, warning of the detrimental impact of his "chaos" on the GOP's electoral prospects. Her criticisms have garnered support from Democrats, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who hailed her as "one of our better surrogates."

According to the New York Post, Friday’s rally was not the first time Trump suggested that Haley would come under the DOJ's scanner if she somehow clinched the GOP presidential nomination.

“Just a little note to Nikki. She’s not going to win,” he said in January while celebrating his victory in the New Hampshire primary. “But if she did, she would be under investigation by those people in 15 minutes,” he warned, noting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would have faced the same problems, “but he decided to get out.”

Speaking of Haley, he added, “And I can tell you five reasons why already,” without elaborating on them. “Not big reasons. Little stuff that she doesn’t want to talk about.” he further said.

Internet reacts to Donald Trump's warning to Nikki Haley

Donald Trump's insinuations about potential DOJ scrutiny for Nikki Haley reverberated across social media platforms, sparking a wave of reactions. Some echoed Trump's concerns about political bias within the justice system, while others cited Haley's purported alliances within the political establishment.

"She's a uniparty shill. She'll be ok with the DOJ," one posted on X.

"Trump's right. I think the Democrats have more than proven that lawfare is their new election plan," another wrote.

"Trump has a point - but Haley is being bankrolled by so many Dems she may get a pass," someone else offered.

"Haley’s in good with the uniparty," another added.

Nikki Haley's uphill battle

Despite Nikki Haley's determination to persist in the primary race beyond South Carolina, her prospects appear increasingly tenuous in the face of Donald Trump's resounding victory and widespread endorsements.

Trump's commanding lead in delegate counts and unwavering support from influential Republican figures highlight the formidable challenge confronting Haley's campaign.

Following his triumph in South Carolina, Trump basked in the glow of victory at CPAC, refraining from direct mention of Haley in his address. "I have never seen the Republican Party so unified as it is right now," he gushed.

"This is a fantastic evening, it's an early evening. You can go down and celebrate for about 15 minutes and then we have to get back to work," the former POTUS added.

Meanwhile, Haley, conceding defeat, reaffirmed her commitment to the race. "I am a woman of my word," she said, before adding, "I'm not giving up this fight when the majority of Americans disapprove of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden."

She asserted that Americans had a "right to a real choice," adding, "I'm grateful that today is not the end of our story."

Michigan's primary is slated for Tuesday, February 27, Axios reported.

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