Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) criticized former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley for saying on Wednesday that she would support former President Trump over President Biden in the November general election. did.
“Not surprising, but pathetic,” Kinzinger wrote in response to Haley saying she would vote for Trump.
Haley was the last remaining candidate in the Republican primary for the 2024 presidential nomination, but suspended her campaign in March.
Throughout her campaign, Haley carefully struck a balance between challenging the front-runner on issues and not isolating voters. But in the final weeks of her primary campaign, she became increasingly critical as her former president frequently insulted her and pressured her to halt her campaign.
When Ms. Haley ultimately withdrew from the race, she warned against relying on her supporters, saying she did not endorse the former president and needed to win their votes.
Haley said Wednesday that while she did not endorse the former president, she decided to vote for him because they agreed on policy issues.
“As a voter, I will prioritize a president who supports our allies, holds our enemies accountable, protects our borders, and accepts no excuses,” Haley told the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank. “This is a president who supports capitalism and freedom, a president who understands that we need to reduce debt, not increase it.”
“Trump wasn’t perfect on these policies, and I’ve made that clear many times, but Biden was a disaster, so I’m voting for Trump,” she said. added.
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