Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina Governor and Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, announced Tuesday that she’s running for president, casting herself as the Republican leader best positioned to usher in a fresh chapter for the GOP.
“It’s time for a new generation of leadership – to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border, and strengthen our country, our pride and our purpose,” Haley said in a video Tuesday announcing her run.
Haley, 51, is the first of several Republicans expected to challenge Trump for the nomination, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, after the former president announced he was running again nearly three months ago.