Trump cruises toward nomination as he wins Nevada, Virgin Islands GOP caucuses

Former President Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory in the Nevada GOP Caucus on Thursday evening, claiming an overwhelming portion of the vote in a contest that included no major challengers.

The Associated Press called the contest shortly after polls closed, with Trump claiming 97.6% of the vote. Pastor Ryan Binkley also appeared on the ballot and claimed 2.4% support as of press time.

The state held a Republican primary on Tuesday evening in which "none of these candidates" defeated former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Trump's sole remaining challenger of standing, by a nearly two-to-one margin. While the state opted to hold primaries, the GOP chose to retain its traditional caucus, resulting in separate contests.

Earlier on Thursday, Trump claimed a clear victory in the Virgin Islands GOP Caucus, receiving roughly 74% of the vote, the Associated Press projected. Haley claimed roughly 26%.

"Great news! As we are landing in Nevada, getting ready to go to Caucus, word just came that we overwhelmingly won the Virgin Islands Caucus, ALL Delegates, with almost 75% of the Vote," Trump posted on Truth Social. "I have just called to thank those involved. They are celebrating, and having a great time - They deserve it! This has been a very Big Day for your Favorite President, the Republican Party, and Democracy!"

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