Many Americans voted for Nikki Haley against Donald Trump in the Republican primaries held across the country in recent weeks.

But now that she’s out, they’re split on whether to back Joe Biden or Donald Trump in November’s presidential election — a matchup they’re not exactly thrilled about.

AFP tells what Nikki Haley’s four constituents said.

Trump is reluctant

Adam Caldwell was so impressed with Nikki Haley’s candidacy that the 30-year-old drove hours on his birthday to attend the former US ambassador to the UN’s February 2023 campaign launch.

“She represents the future of the Republican Party,” says the North Carolina businessman.

But after watching Nikki Haley lose virtually every Republican primary to Donald Trump, he realized her chances of defeating him on Tuesday ranged from a “miracle.”

Adam Caldwell was horrified by Donald Trump after the events of January 6, 2021, when supporters of the former president attacked the US Congress in incredible chaos.

But voting for Joe Biden in November is out of the question for him. “I’ve been a Republican all my life,” he says, half-convinced that the boisterous Republican billionaire will be his choice.

“I just hope that Donald Trump can satisfy Nikki Haley’s supporters,” he told AFP.

Biden for abortion…

Mallory Macon is also a Republican, but the South Carolina nurse “will probably vote for Biden” in the presidential election this fall.

“I am categorically against Trump becoming president again,” admits this 28-year-old woman, who nevertheless voted for the former leader in 2020.

This young mother is very sensitive about the issue of abortion, a right that has been significantly weakened by the US Supreme Court, which was considered by Donald Trump.

She appreciates that Joe Biden, a “practicing Catholic,” continues to “support free access to abortion.”

Biden “lesser evil”

Lisa, 59, is an independent voter, not affiliated with either the Republicans or the Democrats. Her vote will be highly sought after this year: independent candidates could tip the scales in favor of Biden or Trump, as the election is expected to be very close.

After endorsing Nikki Haley in New Hampshire’s open primary in late January, the attorney will support Joe Biden, whom she sees as the “lesser evil.”

“I can’t vote for Trump,” she says. “He’s a threat to democracy, he’s horrible, he’s a criminal,” Lisa says flatly.

The 77-year-old former president faces criminal charges in four separate cases. His first trial will begin on March 25 in New York.

Trump and Biden are too old

Mary Rickert was the most undecided of the four voters.

The 70-year-old, who works on a farm in northeastern California, says she’s “not sure yet” who to support on Nov. 5.

“I’m not really excited about those two options,” she says, a little disappointed.

Her main concern? Age of two candidates.

“I’m over 70 years old and I know that in order to lead you need a certain resilience, a certain clarity,” she warns.

“I’ll wait and see what happens,” she concludes.