How the Koch brothers’ network ceasing support for Nikki Haley impacts her campaign

The decision by the libertarian conservative organisation founded by the billionaire Koch brothers, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP), to halt financial support for Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign marks a significant setback for her bid for the Republican nomination. Losing her home state of South Carolina to former President Donald Trump was a blow, but Haley remains determined to continue her fight. The email from AFP’s president and CEO, Emily Seidel, indicated that the organisation’s resources would be redirected to key Senate and House races in the upcoming election, rather than focus on Haley’s campaign. Despite the withdrawal of support, Haley’s team remains optimistic, highlighting that they have received $1m in donations since her defeat in South Carolina. The decision by AFP, which initially endorsed Haley in November, underscores the challenges she faces in the primaries ahead. While Haley has emerged as one of Trump’s most enduring rivals within the Republican Party, the path to victory remains uncertain. With the possibility of a Trump-Biden rematch in November looming, Haley’s campaign is likely to face increasing pressure to secure additional funding and broaden its appeal to voters.