Following the news of UN Ambassador Nikki Haley’s resignation on Tuesday, Twitter was abuzz with speculation that she could be replaced by first daughter Ivanka Trump. When talking about her decision to vacate her post, Haley offered praise for Ivanka Trump and described her husband, Jared Kushner, as “a hidden genius that no one understands.”The outpouring of tweets on the topic included, “If TRUMP actually launches Ivanka as a new US ambassador…I’m not going to be surprised at all! I’m going to be rolling my eyes but surprised? NO..!” and, “Wouldn’t surprise me if Nikki Haley’s replacement was Ivanka.” 22 PHOTOS Nikki Haley through the years See Gallery Nikki Haley through the years South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, nominee to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, walks … [Read more...] about Twitter believes Ivanka Trump will replace Nikki Haley as UN ambassador
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Trump: Nikki Haley will leave U.N. post at end of 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration "at the end of the year."Trump spoke as he and Haley met in the Oval Office, shortly after word came of her plans to resign.He called Haley a "very special" person, adding that she told him six months ago that she might want to take some time off. Trump said that together, they had "solved a lot of problems."It's the latest shake-up in the turbulent Trump administration just weeks before the November midterm election.No reason for the resignation was immediately provided.See more on the lawmaker: 22 PHOTOS Nikki Haley through the years See Gallery Nikki Haley through the years South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, nominee to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, walks through the Capitol to the Senate subway on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley testifies before a Senate Foreign … [Read more...] about Trump: Nikki Haley will leave U.N. post at end of 2018
Nikki Haley reportedly resigns as US ambassador to the UN
Nikki Haley on Tuesday abruptly resigned as US ambassador to the United Nations, Axios reports.It's not clear why she resigned but she reportedly discussed her departure with the president last week.Nikki Haley on Tuesday abruptly resigned as US ambassador to the United Nations, Axios reports.The reasons for her departure are unclear and this was not expected. Haley reportedly had a discussion about her resignation with President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House last week.The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, has been among the more moderate members of Trump's administration. She had a tough job from the start representing the Trump administration's agenda in the UN, a body the president has long criticized.This news comes less than a month after the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, which was somewhat of a rocky affair for the president. During … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley reportedly resigns as US ambassador to the UN
Who is Nikki Haley? 5 things to know about the US ambassador to the United Nations
As U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley has warned Syria against additional chemical attacks on its people, saying America is “locked and loaded,” ready to strike again. “When our president draws a red line, our president enforces the red line,” Haley said. “The United States of America will not allow the Assad regime to continue using chemical weapons.” Haley was recently involved in a public quarrel after President Trump’s new economic adviser Larry Kudlow suggested she had some “momentary confusion” regarding Russian sanctions. Haley responded, “With all due respect, I don’t get confused.” Kudlow called Haley to apologize for his remarks. Haley, 46, has been ambassador to the U.N. since January 27, 2017. When he nominated her, Trump said Haley is a “proven deal-maker” who has a “track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party … [Read more...] about Who is Nikki Haley? 5 things to know about the US ambassador to the United Nations
Nikki Haley ‘got ahead of curve’ with Russia sanctions: official
Nikki Haley “got ahead of the curve” by announcing sanctions against Russia, chief White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Tuesday.Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said Sunday the U.S. planned to punish Moscow for its support of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government over an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.The White House walked back the plan on Monday, saying new sanctions were “under consideration” but no decision had been made.President Trump told members of his national security team that he was not comfortable rolling out the additional sanctions, the Washington Post reported on Monday.The confusion came days after the U.S., France and Britain ordered air strikes on targets they claimed were Syrian chemical weapons facilities.RELATED: April 2018 Syria attacks 11 PHOTOS April 2018 Syria attack leaves dozens dead See Gallery April 2018 Syria attack leaves dozens dead DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 07: An … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley ‘got ahead of curve’ with Russia sanctions: official