Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley announced on Wednesday that she will be casting her vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. Despite her previous disappointments with him, Haley has decided to support Trump once again.
During a Q&A session following her speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Haley was posed with the question of who she believes would excel in handling national security matters at the White House: Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, emphasized the importance of electing a president who would be accountable to adversaries, ensure border security, and uphold the values of capitalism and freedom. While acknowledging that President Trump has not been flawless in these areas, Haley expressed strong concerns about the disastrous impact of Joe Biden’s policies.
“I am going to vote for Trump,” declared Haley.
Haley decided to suspend her campaign in March.
In her campaign suspension speech, the former South Carolina governor emphasized that Trump needed to “earn the votes” after facing significant losses on Super Tuesday.
In March, she stated that it is now Donald Trump’s responsibility to garner the support of not only those within our party but also those who were not in favor of him. She expressed hope that he would rise to the occasion. She believes that politics should be about uniting people and expanding the support for one’s cause, rather than alienating them. She emphasized that our conservative cause is in dire need of attracting more people.
After exiting the race, many Republicans who had once challenged Trump for the nomination quickly rallied behind him.
The Biden campaign has been making efforts to attract voters who support Haley, with some of them expressing their indecision when interviewed by ABC News.
After Hayley’s announcement on Wednesday, the Biden campaign representative expressed their support for their candidate in a statement.
The statement emphasized that Republican voters who oppose Donald Trump in the primaries remain unwavering in their commitment to the future of our democracy, standing alongside our allies against foreign adversaries, and fostering bipartisan collaboration to accomplish goals for the American people. At the same time, they reject the turmoil, division, and violence embodied by Donald Trump. It highlighted that President Biden is the sole candidate who aligns with these values, and his campaign is dedicated to earning their support every day.
Even though she dropped out of the race, Haley managed to gain primary support in various states such as Maryland, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
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