Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley officially suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday following a string of Super Tuesday losses.
Haley expressed gratitude for the opportunity her mother, a first-generation immigrant, gave her daughter to vote for president, but said it was time to call off her campaign.
“I am so grateful for the outpouring of support from all over our great country. But the time has come to end my campaign. I want Americans to make their voices heard. “I did it and I don’t regret it,” she said, adding that she will continue to use her voice for what she believes in.
Haley briefly reiterated her belief that the national debt would “ultimately crush the economy,” adding, “Not only do we need a smaller federal government for our freedoms, we also need a federal government.” ”. It’s what we need to survive. ”
“The road to socialism is the road to American ruin. Our Congress is dysfunctional and will only get worse. Filled with followers, not leaders. Term limits for politicians in the U.S. government have been She said she believes it is important for the United States to support its allies in “Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan,” and considers it a “moral obligation.” he emphasized.
“We must come together as Americans. We must turn away from the darkness of hatred and division. I promote all these values that are the right of every American. I will continue to do so,” she continued. “I have asked for the honor of being your president, but in our great country, being a civilian is privilege enough in itself.”
Haley spent weeks campaigning attacking former President Donald Trump, and although she did not end up endorsing him, “Donald Trump will probably be the Republican nominee at the convention in July.” he admitted.
“I congratulate him and wish him the best. I wish the person who becomes president of the United States the best of luck. Our country is too precious to let our differences divide us. “I don’t think so,” said Haley, who considers herself a “conservative republican” and cited Margaret Thatcher.
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“It’s up to Donald Trump to capture the votes of those who didn’t support him, both inside and outside his party,” Haley said. “And I hope he does.”
Haley withdrew from the race after only winning two primaries during the campaign: the D.C. swamp and Vermont.
