First appearance on Fox: The political arm of the veterans advocacy group is endorsing front-runner Nikki Haley, the Republican presidential candidate.
Concerned American Veterans Action (CVA Action) recommended Haley to the Oval Office on Tuesday, FOX News Digital reported.
Haley, a former South Carolina governor and former U.N. ambassador under President Trump, is the wife of a military officer.
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The political arm of the veterans advocacy group is endorsing front-runner Nikki Haley, the Republican presidential candidate. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)
“Nikki Haley has emerged as a strong and principled leader dedicated to securing the liberties and liberties that our nation's veterans have fought and sacrificed to protect,” said CVA Action Senior Counsel Russ Durstein said in a press release obtained exclusively by FOX News Digital.
“She has proven that she will do what is right for South Carolina and America as a legislator, governor and ambassador.”
“As a military spouse, Haley understands the challenges our nation's heroes face when they serve their country and return home,” Durstein said. “That's why I've worked hard to defend our service members and keep our country's promise.” We thank those who have helped remove red tape and give veterans choice when and where they receive health care. ”
“President Haley will also improve America's ability to sustainably fund a strong national defense, including reinvigorating the economy by reining in spending, overcoming rising debt, promoting growth, and unlocking America's energy reserves. We will prioritize important measures to
Nikki Haley speaks at a town hall event in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bucati)
“Americans need leaders like Nikki Haley who will be steady voices in a turbulent Washington, leaders who will unite Americans rather than divide them,” Duerstein said. . “CVA Action is calling on voters to vote for Ms. Haley to represent the next President of the United States.”
“As the wife of a military veteran, helping military members and veterans is very personal,” Haley told Fox News Digital.
“We are honored to have the support of concerned veterans for America Action,” Haley said. “As president, I will work every day to make sure we take care of the people who take care of us.”
Haley's endorsement comes as the 2024 Republican campaign is in full swing, as she is scheduled to take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a veteran herself, on Wednesday's debate stage. be.
In addition to DeSantis, Haley is also running against former President Trump, who is the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.
Amid changes in military culture and the failure of the Afghanistan withdrawal, veterans votes could become a critical factor in the Republican primary and the 2024 primary.
Former President Trump remains the front-runner in the race, with a wide lead over Haley and DeSantis for the right to face President Biden in November. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Trump remains the front-runner in the race, with a wide lead over Haley and DeSantis for the right to face President Biden in November.
But as the race became narrower heading into the Iowa caucuses, Haley's approval ratings soared.
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Haley also participated in a Fox News town hall discussion on Monday ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
“Momentum is skyrocketing, Nikki's message is resonating, and Americans are joining our movement in droves,” the Republican White House candidate's campaign said in an email to supporters ahead of the town hall on Monday. I support it.”
Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed reporting.
