Former President Trump responded to reports that former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley was in the running for vice president, saying she was “not under consideration” but “I wish her well.” .
President Trump said on Saturday post Truth Social reported, “Nikki Haley is not being considered as a vice president candidate, but we wish her the best!”
The post on the platform followed reports on Saturday. Axiosreported that the Trump campaign is considering Haley, a former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, as a running mate, citing two people familiar with the situation.
The report said relations between the two parties were “chilled,” but if convicted, the former president could choose the former South Carolina governor, adding, “It is likely that she will contribute to his presidential campaign. ” he said.
“If anyone other than DJT says they know when and where he will become vice president, they are not telling the truth,” a Trump campaign official told The Hill.
Haley ran in the Republican primary and was the last candidate to run against President Trump, but she withdrew her bid for the White House in March. She does not support the former president.
President Trump, who aims to return to the Oval Office in November, is considering a number of running mate candidates.
Republicans include Sens. Tim Scott (South Carolina) and Marco Rubio (Florida), Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R), and Elise.・Includes Representative Stefanik (New York). others.
After her presidential bid, Ms. Haley joined the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, and became Walter P. Stern’s successor as chairman. She plans to meet with about 100 donors in Charleston on Monday and Tuesday.
The Hill has reached out to Haley’s publicist.
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