Governor Doug Burgum discusses the potential for Nikki Haley to endorse Donald Trump and the impact it could have on attracting independent voters in swing states.
Two months after ending her White House bid, Nikki Haley will gather with top donors in early June in Charleston, South Carolina. The former two-term South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador under President Trump aims to thank her major contributors.
However, sources close to Haley indicate that she will not encourage donors to support Trump's general election campaign and has not made any endorsement.
Haley became the first major candidate to challenge Trump in February 2023, but suspended her campaign on March 6 after Trump swept 14 of 15 GOP nominating contests on Super Tuesday.
Since exiting the race, Haley has refrained from endorsing Trump and has emphasized plans to continue speaking out on issues she believes in.
Trump faces the challenge of earning support from those who did not vote for him in the primaries, including independent voters.
Haley's continued strong performance in Republican primaries, despite being out of the race, suggests potential trouble for Trump in his general election rematch with President Biden.
In the recent Indiana GOP primary, Haley won nearly 22% of the vote, which was open to independents and Democrats.
Haley's affiliation with the Hudson Institute, a research organization focused on foreign and domestic policy, indicates her continued involvement in national affairs.
During her presidential bid, Haley advocated a muscular U.S. foreign policy, often contrasting Trump's America First agenda.
Governor Doug Burgum, who initially ran against Trump in the primaries, has discussed the possibility of Haley supporting Trump to appeal to independents in swing states.
Sources indicate that Haley's donors gathering may provide insights into future endorsements and the evolving dynamics within the Republican party.
