Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has indicated that she may not necessarily support former President Donald Trump should he secure the GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential race. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Haley stated that she believes she is not bound by the pledge she took ahead of the primary debates to support the party’s nominee.
When asked by NBC’s Kristen Welker if she was “no longer bound by that pledge,” Haley responded, “No, I think I’ll make what decision I want to make.” She emphasized that supporting Trump is not something she’s currently considering, amidst her active campaign efforts in several Super Tuesday states.
Notably, Trump did not sign the pledge himself and has since taken steps to solidify his influence within the Republican National Committee by appointing allies to key positions.
Despite trailing significantly behind Trump in delegate counts, with Trump holding 244 delegates to Haley’s 24 and winning every state, including her home state of South Carolina, Haley remains committed to her presidential bid. While she has intensified her criticisms of Trump as the primary field has narrowed, Haley asserts that her focus remains on winning the race rather than deciding whom to support if she loses.
In a previous interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Haley stated, “I’m running against him because I don’t think he should be president… The last thing on my mind is who I’m going to support. The only thing on my mind is how we’re going to win this.”