Koch network says it will stop funding Nikki Haley's presidential bid
The political network financed largely by billionaire Charles Koch announced Sunday that it will no longer spend funds to support Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
The political network financed largely by billionaire Charles Koch announced Sunday that it will no longer spend funds to support Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday swept to victory over Haley in South Carolina, her home state, where she once served as governor.
In an email obtained by NBC News, which was confirmed by two sources who received it, the network's advocacy arm said that following Haley’s loss in South Carolina, the group no longer believes it can make a meaningful difference for her in the race, senior adviser Emily Seidel said. Instead, Americans for Prosperity Action will focus its resources down the ballot on House and Senate races.
“She has made it clear that she will continue to fight and we wholeheartedly support her in this effort,” Seidel said. “But given the challenges in the primary states ahead, we don’t believe any outside group can make a material difference to widen her path to victory.”
Politico first reported the decision. A representative for Americans for Prosperity, or AFP, did not respond to a request for comment.
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