Republican candidate Nikki Haley has revealed that she does not feel bound by her earlier pledge to the Republican National Committee (RNC) to endorse the party’s nominee, even if it turns out to be former president Donald Trump. This statement was made during her recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press”. Haley, the former South Carolina governor, is the remaining high-profile Republican candidate challenging Trump for the party’s presidential nomination.
During her interview, Haley maintained that she would decide whom to endorse based on her decision rather than the pledge’s binding. The shift comes as the RNC prepares for leadership changes following RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel’s announcement to step down, with Trump attempting to position his allies in the vacant roles.
Expressing her concerns over the current state of the Republican Party, Haley hinted last week at a likely drift from her views. Despite the slim chances of securing the nomination, Haley is determined to fight in the race, even as she trails far behind Trump in the delegate count and continues to lose to him in the primaries.
She expressed reservations about Trump’s adherence to the Constitution if he obtains a second term, emphasizing that no president should be above the law.
Information Box:
– Nikki Haley has withdrawn her previous commitment to endorse Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee.
– The former South Carolina governor cites changes within the RNC as the reason for her reversed stance.
– Haley is the only remaining high profile Republican candidate challenging Trump.
– She expressed serious concerns about Trump and his adherence to the Constitution should he be elected for a second term.
2. “Nikki Haley walks back pledge to support Donald Trump if he’s the GOP nominee” by Karissa Waddick and Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY.
3. “Haley hedges on whether she’d eventually endorse Trump as Republican nominee” by Tal Axelrod, ABC NEWS.