Donald Trump secures frontrunner status for the GOP nomination with a victory in the South Carolina primary.

Nikki Haley, despite being a former governor, fails to win in her home state against Trump.

Trump's consecutive wins in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina suggest a strong national movement in his favor.

Haley's campaign focused on generational change within the GOP struggles to gain traction against Trump's popularity.

Trump's appeal among conservative voters is strong, but there are reservations about his general election viability.

The South Carolina defeat raises questions about the Republican Party's unity and sets the stage for a potential Trump-Biden rematch.