Nikki Haley trolled as she says 'you don't have to agree with him' while backing Trump in RNC speech

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: In the heated atmosphere of the 2024 Republican primary, Nikki Haley's past criticisms of Donald Trump were stark. She had labeled Trump as "unhinged" and declared that America could not endure "four years of chaos, vendettas, and drama," as per The Washington Post.

Haley ridiculed Trump's "temper tantrums" and questioned his mental fitness, highlighting an instance where Trump mistakenly referred to Nancy Pelosi by Haley’s name.

However, her tone shifted dramatically at the Republican National Convention, where she called for party unity and endorsed Trump, sparking a wave of criticism online.

Nikki Haley backs Donald Trump during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Months after concluding her own presidential campaign, Nikki Haley addressed voters at the RNC who remain skeptical of Donald Trump. "My message to them is simple: You don’t have to agree with Trump 100 percent of the time to vote for him," she stated.

"We agree on keeping America strong. We agree on keeping America safe. And we agree that Democrats have moved so far to the left that they’re putting our freedoms in danger. I’m here tonight because we have a country to save and a unified Republican Party is essential for saving her," Haley continued.

Haley's speech was a late addition to the convention schedule, emphasizing party unity at a time when Republicans are rallying around Trump amidst concerns about President Joe Biden's mental fitness.

Haley revealed that Trump had asked her to speak "in the name of unity" and that she was "happy" to accept. Trump, watching from his box, applauded when Haley reaffirmed her "strong endorsement" of him, smiling as she declared, "For the sake of our nation, we have to go with Donald Trump."

Haley, who was the first major rival to challenge Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, had previously garnered support from skeptical Republicans and "never Trump" voters.

Despite stepping back from politics in March after winning only two nominating contests, Haley vowed to continue advocating for her beliefs. Initially, she refrained from endorsing Trump, urging him to earn the support of GOP and independent voters who had backed her.

Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita, speaking at a Georgetown Institute of Politics event, dismissed concerns about party divisions, saying, "It’s such a load of crap."

He claimed that most of Haley's supporters were Democratic-leaning independents and unaffiliated voters in open primary states, asserting, "We don’t have a problem with Republican voters."

Representative Ralph Norman, who had endorsed Haley's primary bid, described her past criticism of Trump as "in the past."

He emphasized the importance of unity in light of recent events, stating, "Politics is a blood sport. We’re on the team now and in light of what happened, especially, we’ve got to get this man elected so security can be brought back to the country."

Nikki Haley's endorsement of Donald Trump at RNC sparks fury online

Nikki Haley's endorsement of Donald Trump at the RNC did not sit well with many on social media, who were quick to criticize her change in stance.

One user on Facebook remarked, "How embarrassing for her. She’s lost every bit of credibility and respect from millions of people."

Another commented, "This lady is without any self-respect, so sad."

A user wrote, "She has sold her soul and lost her mind …. Assuming she ever had either."

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one saying, "Have lost all respect for her. Such a disappointment," and another adding, "Haley's loyalty to a felon is greater than her love for the country."

Further criticism included, "She is one of the biggest hypocrites and spineless cowards in recent times," and, "Nikki Haley has not one ounce of integrity. Sold her soul!"

Another user concluded, "Nikki Haley is a true chameleon. She can never be trusted to say the truth."

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