Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has raised some eyebrows with her recent announcement that she will be voting for former President Donald Trump this fall over President Joe Biden.
Many were hoping that Haley, known for her independent thinking and strong conservative values, would distance herself from Trump after his defeat in the 2020 election. However, she surprised many with her support for the former president.
Her remarks were made during a question and answer session at the prestigious Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. when she was asked who she believed would do better on national security. Haley, a strong and experienced voice in foreign policy, did not hesitate to express her support for Trump.
“As a voter, I put my priorities on a president who will have the backs of our allies and hold our enemies accountable,” she stated. “I believe Trump is the only candidate who will do this. He has shown time and time again that he is not afraid to make tough decisions and stand up for America.”
“A president who would support capitalism and freedom. A president who understands we need less debt, not more debt. Trump has not been perfect on these policies. I’ve made that clear many, many times. But Biden has been a catastrophe,” she continued.
Haley also outlined other key issues that she believes are important to voters, such as securing the border, supporting capitalism and freedom, and tackling the national debt. While she acknowledged that Trump may not have been perfect on these policies, she firmly believes that Biden has been a “catastrophe.”
The former ambassador also addressed the speculation that she may not fully support Trump, referencing her suspension speech where she had pledged to give him a full endorsement. She stated that while Trump should reach out to those who voted for her and continue to support her, she stands by her previous support for the former president.
Nikki Haley says Trump has not been “perfect” but says Biden is a “catastrophe”
“I will be voting for Trump. Having said that, I stand by what I said in my suspension speech. Trump would be smart to reach out to the millions of people who voted for me” pic.twitter.com/cgSCs0JjBW
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) May 22, 2024
Haley’s announcement again solidified the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership. Her endorsement proves that Trump’s vision for America is still supported by the party, and his policies are seen as the best for the country’s future. With the presidential election rapidly approaching, it will be interesting to see how other influential Republicans like Haley will continue to show their support for Trump.
