Former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race. Haley's decision comes after losing every state but Vermont in Super Tuesday's contests, ceding the GOP nomination to former president Donald Trump. Haley launched her campaign in February 2023 as a challenger to Trump, gaining momentum with debate performances but unable to gain significant support in primary contests. Her criticism of Trump grew more strident as the race narrowed, saying he was "diminished" and "unhinged," but this did not translate to more votes against Trump.