Donald Trump wins the Michigan Republican primary ahead of his rival, Nikki Haley, according to several American media.
This is a fifth victory for Donald Trump in five states.
Her opponent had not really campaigned in this state since she knew that Donald Trump was a clear favorite in this region.
Nikki Haley risks making a decision on her future in the Republican primary after Super Tuesday which takes place in a week.
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Moreover, among the Democrats, it was President Joe Biden who easily won the primary in Michigan.
However, despite the victory, the president received a clear message from the electorate about his Middle East policy.
Several Arab-Americans took advantage of the primary to try to convince their fellow citizens to vote to rescind their vote in protest.
The goal was achieved, at least 10,704 votes were cast to support this movement, which represents the margin with which Donald Trump managed to defeat Hilary Clinton in 2016.
