Trump taps South Carolina governor Nikki Haley for UN ambassador
If confirmed, Haley faces a tough challenge as a veto-wielding member of the UN’s Security Council at a time of great international uncertainty
Palm Beach — President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday he would nominate South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, a Republican critic who once rebuked him for failing to disavow white supremacists, as US ambassador to the UN. An Asian-American with little previous foreign policy experience, Haley was the first woman to be picked for Trump’s cabinet, injecting a measure of diversity in a group that until now has consisted solely of white men. "Governor Haley has a proven track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation to move critical policies forward for the betterment of her state and our country," Trump said in a statement. "She is also a proven dealmaker, and we look to be making plenty of deals. She will be a great leader representing us on the world stage." Trump’s transition team highlighted her travel abroad as governor to negotiate with international companies on behalf of her state. "The US faces enormous challenges here at home and...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.