NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest.
In a statement, DeSantis spokesman Andrew Romeo likened the Koch endorsement to a contribution to the Trump campaign.
“Every dollar spent on Nikki Haley’s candidacy should be reported as an in-kind to the Trump campaign.
While she has seized some momentum in the polls, he campaign lacked the same level of infrastructure on the ground in key primary states as DeSantis and Trump.
“I’m honored to have the support of Americans for Prosperity Action, including its millions of grassroots members all across the country,” Nikki Haley said in a statement.
Persons:
Koch, Nikki Haley's, —, Haley, Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, Emily Seidel, Seidel, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Andrew Romeo, Trump, ” Romeo, Nikki Haley’s, “ I’m, ” Nikki Haley, ”, Meg Kinnard
Organizations:
Prosperity, GOP, America, Republican, AFP, Florida Gov, Trump
Locations:
AFP, Florida, Columbia , South Carolina