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Mar 4, 2024 4:48 PM - The Connect News

Nikki Haley defeated Trump, becomes first woman to win Republican primary

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This is their first defeat in this race. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley is the first woman ever to win a Republican presidential primary election in Washington DC.(Photo: Twiter/Nikki Haley)

Many candidates are trying their luck to join the race for this year's presidential elections in America. Donald Trump lost to Nikki Haley of Indian American origin in the Republican primary election yesterday in Washington DC.

This is his first defeat in this race. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley is the first woman ever to win a Republican presidential primary election in Washington DC.

It is to be noted that before the presidential elections, the elections for the candidacy of the Republican and Democratic parties are going on.

The presidential election will be held in November this year.

Nikki is considered close to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

It was Hillary who got her into politics.

Before joining politics, Nikki made a name for herself in the corporate world.

Her real name is Namrata Nikki Randhawa.

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