Donald Trump secures a decisive triumph in Nevada caucus during US election

Former President Donald Trump has emerged as the clear winner of the Nevada Republican caucus, securing a substantial victory. The only other individual on the ballot was Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman. The outcome means that Trump will claim all 26 delegates in Nevada, a crucial system utilized by political parties to determine their presidential nominee. Early results reported by CNN showcased Trump obtaining over 98% of the overall vote. Speaking briefly at a victory event in Las Vegas, Trump expressed confidence, stating that winning the state of Nevada would pave the way for an easy triumph in the November general election. Trump has now triumphed in contests held in three states, namely Nevada, Iowa, and New Hampshire, solidifying his position as the presumptive Republican candidate for the upcoming general election. Additionally, he secured a Republican caucus win in the US Virgin Islands. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Trump's sole remaining serious challenger in the race, opted out of participating in the Nevada caucus and instead chose to compete in the state's primary vote. The dispute between the state Republican Party and the Democratic-controlled state legislature resulted in two separate ballots being held in Nevada. In the primary vote, Haley faced defeat by the "none of these candidates" option. However, this outcome was merely symbolic as the Republican party of the state had determined that only the caucus results would be considered in selecting the presidential candidate. Haley's team accused the caucus of being rigged in favor of Trump, leading them to abstain from participating. The situation in Nevada led to confusion and frustration, with criticism coming from the state's Republican governor who argued that there should have been a single ballot for voters. Although the result of the Nevada caucus was widely anticipated, the state remains a fiercely contested battleground for the November presidential election, where Trump is set to face off against Joe Biden. Trump will next head to South Carolina, where he will once again compete against Nikki Haley. Despite suffering three defeats, Haley has vowed to continue her campaign, asserting that Republican supporters desire an alternative to Trump and seek a genuine election process rather than a coronation.