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 reservations and disappointments with his administration.
During a question and answer session after her speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Haley was asked her opinion on who she believes would handle national security issues better in the White House: Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, emphasizes the importance of having a president who takes a strong stance against adversaries, ensures border security, and upholds the values of capitalism and freedom. Although acknowledging that President Trump may not have been flawless in implementing these policies, she strongly believes that President Biden’s tenure has been nothing short of a disaster.
“I will be casting my vote for Trump,” expressed Haley.
In March, Haley made the decision to suspend her campaign.
In her campaign suspension speech following significant losses on Super Tuesday, the former South Carolina governor emphasized that Trump needed to “earn the votes.”
“In March, she expressed her belief that the responsibility lies with Donald Trump to win over the support of not only those within our party but also those outside of it. She expressed her hope that he would rise to the occasion and do just that. She emphasized that the essence of politics is about inclusivity and expanding one’s base, rather than alienating potential supporters. She stressed the urgent need for more individuals to align with the conservative cause.”
After exiting the race, many of the Republicans who had initially challenged Trump for the nomination quickly rallied behind him.
The Biden campaign has made efforts to appeal to voters who support Haley, with some of them expressing their indecisiveness to ABC News.
A representative for the Biden campaign released a statement on Wednesday, in response to Hayley’s announcement, praising their candidate.
The statement emphasizes that despite the ongoing support from millions of Republican voters who oppose Donald Trump and prioritize the well-being of our democracy, alliances with foreign nations, and bipartisan efforts for the American people, nothing has changed. The Republican voters remain committed to their values and are standing against the chaos, division, and violence that Donald Trump represents. The statement also highlights that President Biden is the only candidate who shares these values and is actively working to earn their support.
Haley gained significant primary support in several states such as Maryland, Indiana, and Wisconsin, even though she withdrew from the race.
