Quick Bytes
- Trump sends Valentine’s Day message to Melania amidst legal battles.
- Nikki Haley’s campaign mocks Trump’s affections for dictators in a statement.
- Trump leads over Haley in national and South Carolina GOP primary polls.
Summary
On Valentine’s Day, former President Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to Melania Trump for her unwavering support during his ongoing legal challenges. In a campaign email, Trump penned a heartfelt “letter” to Melania, acknowledging her constant presence and support despite the indictments and political “witch hunts” he claims to face.
The email also directed readers to a website where they could leave a Valentine’s message or contribute to Trump’s reelection campaign. Trump is currently dealing with 91 felony counts from various federal and state indictments, which he denounces as politically motivated.
Meanwhile, Trump’s main Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, took a satirical jab at Trump’s Valentine’s Day message by releasing a statement that ridiculed his past expressions of admiration for global dictators. Haley’s campaign highlighted Trump’s controversial statements of affection towards leaders like Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin.
Despite the criticisms, Trump maintains a significant lead in GOP primary polls, both nationally and in Haley’s home state of South Carolina, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ.
