In the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire's GOP presidential primary, a conservative commentator for CNN, Scott Jennings, argued that the former president squandered an opportunity to solidify his support. According to Jennings, Trump made a strategic mistake by not taking a unifying approach in his victory speech.

Jennings suggested that Trump could have chosen a more conciliatory tone during his speech, stating, "'This race is over. I appreciate all my opponents. I appreciate Ambassador Haley. All Republicans are welcome to join. Let's go beat Joe Biden.'" However, Trump failed to deliver this message, leaving room for criticism.

Nikki Haley, Trump's former United Nations ambassador, gave an upbeat speech following her 11-point loss in the primary. She criticized Trump and vowed to continue her campaign in the upcoming primary in her home state of South Carolina. Prior to the primary, Haley had intensified her criticism of Trump, questioning his mental acuity, which seemed to have provoked a strong reaction from the former president during his victory speech.

Jennings argued that the Haley camp deliberately baited Trump into a negative reaction with their earlier comments. He deemed this move a strategic mistake, as it will prolong the fight between the two candidates for another month.

During his victory speech, Trump expressed frustration that Haley had not dropped out of the 2024 race, made comments about her attire, and stated, "I don't get too angry - I get even." In response, the Haley campaign mocked his "angry rant" and highlighted the appeal of her "new generation of conservative leadership."

Trump did not appear to have cooled off by the following day, as his criticism of Haley grew increasingly vitriolic. In one social media post, he warned that those who donate to Haley's campaign would be "permanently barred" from his "Make America Great Again" movement.

The aftermath of the New Hampshire primary has demonstrated the growing tension between Trump and his critics within the Republican Party. Trump's failure to seize the moment and unite the party post-primary may have wider implications for the next election cycle and Republicans' ability to challenge the Democratic incumbent, Joe Biden.

As the race continues, political analysts will be closely watching the developments between Trump and Haley, and how it may shape the future of the Republican Party.