Nikki Haley calls for 'Republican unity', urges her delegates to support Donald Trump at convention
WASHINGTON, DC: Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is releasing all of her delegates to the Republican National Convention next week and urging them to support the presumptive party nominee Donald Trump, reported Fox News.
Since launching her campaign in February 2023, Haley went on to become the final challenger to Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination. The duo battled it out in a contentious two-candidate showdown from the New Hampshire primary in late January through Super Tuesday in early March.
The former governor of South Carolina announced suspending her White House campaign the day after Trump swept the Super Tuesdays on March 6. She had stated her intention to keep speaking out while dropping out of the race and continued to grab up to 20% votes in the GOP primaries in the months that followed.
Nikki Haley urges her delegates to support Donald Trump
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 9, Nikki Haley wrote, "The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity. I encourage my delegates to support Donald Trump next week in Milwaukee." The former UN ambassador reportedly won 97 delegates during the GOP presidential primaries.
Haley also slammed the POTUS and Vice President, saying, "Joe Biden is not competent to serve a second term and Kamala Harris would be a disaster for America."
"We need a president who will hold our enemies to account, secure our border, cut our debt, and get our economy back on track," she added.
Haley is not planning to attend the Milwaukee convention herself, her aides told Fox News.
"She was not invited, and she’s fine with that. Trump deserves the convention he wants. She’s made it clear she’s voting for him and wishes him the best," said her aide Chaney Denton.
Haley had shared her intention to vote for Trump in May and stated, "Trump has not been perfect on these policies. I have made that clear many, many times. But Biden has been a catastrophe. So, I will be voting for Trump."
Nikki Haley's statement backing Donald Trump divides Internet
People had different views on Nikki Haley's statement supporting Donald Trump on Facebook.
"This might restore some of my faith in her!" exclaimed one social media user.
"She received those delegates from Republicans who refuse to vote for Trump. She is a massive disappointment to them," shared another.
"She should be the VP pick. Most qualified and not afraid to stand up and be heard. Trump can pull it off," wrote one person.
"Spineless!" another added.
"Glad to see her on board!" expressed one individual.
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