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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has given a speech at the Republican convention endorsing Donald Trump, attempting to unify the party and convince uncertain voters to support him. Haley had previously been a competitor against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, urging voters to support her to avoid the “chaos” she claimed followed Trump. After ending her own campaign, she criticized Trump and did not endorse him, but later stated she would vote for him as she believes Biden would be worse for America.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Endorses Trump in Republican Convention Speech
Ex South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley, endorsed Donald Trump during her Republican convention speech on Tuesday. Haley’s speech aimed to unify the party and persuade undecided voters to support Trump.
She aimed to address undecided voters and explain her support for Trump. Her speech was written in collaboration with the Trump campaign and approved by Republican convention officials.
Despite a challenging campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, where Haley urged GOP voters to support her instead of Trump, she eventually endorsed Trump. After losing primaries in New Hampshire and South Carolina, she continued her campaign rather than rally around Trump, even intensifying her criticism of him.
While she didn’t immediately endorse Trump after ending her campaign following Super Tuesday, she later voiced her support, arguing that Biden would be worse for the country. Trump subsequently considered inviting her to speak at the convention.
Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, stated that Haley’s presence at the convention was crucial for party unity. Haley’s actual invitation timing to speak at the convention was not disclosed.
Questions remain on whether Haley’s endorsement of Trump will sway her supporters. Some believe it will. Katon Dawson, a longtime Haley ally, is confident that “The Nikki Haley voters will come around to Trump.”
However, there is continued apprehension from some Republican party activists, such as Susan Cheatham, an Arizona delegate who stated, “I have no problem with her speaking tonight, only if she puts her complete support behind President Trump.”
The reception from delegates towards Haley’s speech is expected to be mixed. Some predict boos, while others, like Aaron Farris from Minnesota, where Haley won almost 30% of the primary vote, believe that unity is key as they approach November.
Although Haley had previously criticized Trump, she has now aligned with the rest of the Republican party. Julia Black, a South Carolina delegate, acknowledged that Haley’s criticisms during the primary were part of politics.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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