Skip to main content
Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

AP PHOTOS: Donald Trump sees the beauty in winning

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during a South Carolina Republican primary night event in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Trump claimed a big victory in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the party's presidential field as the contest moved into the South. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during a South Carolina Republican primary night event in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Trump claimed a big victory in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the party's presidential field as the contest moved into the South. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

South Carolina’s primary turned into a twofer for Donald Trump. Not only did the New York businessman win a Southern state, his victory helped drive rival Jeb Bush out of the Republican race for president.

Democrat Hillary Clinton needed a victory in Nevada’s caucuses after the drubbing Bernie Sanders handed her in New Hampshire – and she got one.

For Jeb Bush, once the Republican with the most money and the biggest name, bowing out came with a lump in his throat.

___

“It’s tough, it’s nasty, it’s mean, it’s vicious, it’s beautiful. When you win, it’s beautiful. … Let’s put this thing away.” – Businessman Donald Trump.