Former President Donald Trump has indicated that Nikki Haley, his erstwhile rival for the Republican presidential nomination, could have a role in his team.
This comes a day after Haley publicly declared her intention to vote for Trump in the presidential race.
In an interview with News 12, Trump stated, "I think she's going to be on our team because we have a lot of the same ideas, the same thoughts." He expressed appreciation for Haley's endorsement, acknowledging their past rivalry. "We had a nasty campaign; it was pretty nasty. But she's a very capable person, and I'm sure she's going to be on our team in some form. Absolutely," Trump added.
When asked about his top three choices for a potential running mate, Trump, who had previously declined to provide a list of his preferred candidates, mentioned Ben Carson, Republican Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and J.D. Vance of Ohio.
He also praised Republican Representative Elise Stefanik of New York, stating she is "doing a fantastic job." Trump revealed that he would announce his decision during the Republican National Convention.
Haley, the former South Carolina governor who served as ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, voiced her support for the former president at the Hudson Institute in Washington. "Trump has not been perfect on these policies. I've made that clear many, many times. But Biden has been a catastrophe. So I will be voting for Trump," Haley said, according to ABC.
Eric Levine, a fundraiser for Haley, questioned the alternatives available to her. He argued that supporting Biden was not an option when America needs to "support Israel, confront our enemies and support our allies." Levine believes Haley's endorsement could influence others, stating, "I think this gives a lot of people permission to not just not vote for Joe Biden, but to vote for Donald Trump. I think this is a very important statement that she made."
David Wilkins, a Haley ally, emphasized the need for unity within the Republican party. "Republicans need to be united as best we can," he said.
Ozzie Palomo, a GOP fundraiser, suggested that the wounds from the primary need to heal. He noted that Haley's endorsement could sway those still undecided, saying, "Her saying she plans to vote for him probably gives cover to a significant portion of those that remain on the fence to feel comfortable enough to do the same."
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