Nikki Haley plans to run for president in 2024

Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador, is anticipated to declare her intention to run for president of the United States of America in 2024 in February.

Haley will officially enter the race on February 15 in Charleston, South Carolina, according to a source familiar with her intentions. The Charleston Post & Courier broke the news first.

After former President Donald Trump, who announced his bid for reelection in November, 51-year-old Haley is expected to be the second significant contender in the contest.

The planned declaration from Haley is a U-turn: Haley stated in 2021 that if Trump ran for president, she would not. But Haley hinted at her change of heart by remarking, “It’s greater than one individual,” in an interview with Fox News earlier this month. And I believe a new generational shift is necessary when considering America’s future. I don’t believe you have to be 80 years old to serve as a leader in Washington, D.C.

She had previously stated that she would defer to him, and Trump has already begun to make fun of the change by reminding reporters of this over the weekend.

Haley, whose parents were immigrants from India, has long been considered a potential candidate for the presidency. After serving in the South Carolina legislature, Haley was elected governor in 2010, winning a fiercely contested primary where she had been the underdog at first. She received support from figures like former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford throughout the primaries.

Haley served as governor for six years. Trump chose her to serve in his Cabinet in 2017. She started a political nonprofit to further her policies after working there for two years. Later, she started a political action committee to back her preferred politicians.

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Haley’s journey to early voting states including Iowa and New Hampshire, where she campaigned for local candidates, was also supported by the PAC Stand for America.

The fact that Haley chose to begin her campaign in her home state of South Carolina demonstrates how important the early-voting state is to both her and other candidates’ chances. Sen. Tim Scott, another home-state candidate who is thinking about running, might challenge Haley. In 2012, Haley appointed Scott to the Senate. Since then, he has been elected to two full terms.

With a weekend appearance in Columbia, South Carolina, Trump also seems to be concentrating on the state. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Henry McMaster, who have been close friends for a long time, both supported the former president.

Trump defeated Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who was backed by Haley, to win the South Carolina GOP primary in 2016.

Haley gave Trump the finger during a South Carolina congressional campaign last year when she supported Republican Rep. Nancy Mace against Katie Arrington, who had Trump’s support. In the end, Mace easily prevailed in the primary for the Charleston-area position.