Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley formal 2024 presidential bid garnered mixed reactions as she seeks to become the first female commander in chief.
"Nikki Haley has led an incredible life with many successes and accomplishments. She has performed at the highest level in every elected and appointed position she has held," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wrote on Twitter following the announcement. "I’m confident she will acquit herself well as a candidate for president," said Graham, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
Despite the kind words from her home state's senator, the announcement did not sit well with others on the Republican side in Trump's political orbit.
"Nikki Haley is just another career politician. She started out as a Never Trumper before resigning to serve in the Trump admin. She then resigned early to go rake in money on corporate boards," Taylor Budowich, MAGA Inc. executive and former Trump spokesman, wrote in a statement.
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Haley officially launched her campaign on Tuesday, joining Trump as the only other candidate currently running for the GOP nomination.
"Nikki Haley’s strong pro-life, pro-woman leadership stands in contrast to the false ‘feminism’ of abortion advocates. As U.N. ambassador she stood unflinchingly for human rights, advancing America’s prerogative of defending life against pro-abortion forces that would impose an international ‘right’ to abortion on demand," Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, said in a statement.
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"We need a president who will champion minimum federal standards to protect unborn children and their mothers from the horror of abortion nationwide. We welcome Nikki Haley and all presidential contenders outlining their pro-life vision and policy platform in the new Dobbs era as the primary election unfolds," Dannenfelser wrote.
"You used to actually have some sanity, and knew right from wrong. And then you lost your mind and went in some new direction," Whoopi Goldberg said on "The View" Tuesday after playing Haley's announcement video.
Jaime Harrison, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair, blasted Haley's announcement.
"Nikki Haley served in Donald Trump’s administration, has embraced the most extreme elements of the MAGA agenda and couldn’t even identify a single policy difference between herself and Trump," Harrison wrote.
"Haley’s entrance officially kicks off a messy 2024 primary race for the MAGA base that has long been brewing. Everyone get your popcorn," the Democrat continued.
"Today my good friend @NikkiHaley announced that she is running for President of the United States of America. Nikki is a true friend of Israel. I have no doubt that she will always stand by our side. Likewise, Israel will always be the closest ally of the US. Good luck Nikki!" said Danny Danon who served as Israel's 17th Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
