Nikki Haley

   

  Nikki Haley is an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. Prior to her appointment as Ambassador, she was the Governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, becoming the state's first female governor and the first Indian-American governor in the United States.

During her time as Ambassador to the UN, Haley was known for her strong stance on issues related to human rights, including condemning the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government, calling for an end to the violence against the Rohingya people in Myanmar, and advocating for increased sanctions against North Korea.

Haley is a member of the Republican Party and has been mentioned as a potential presidential candidate in the future. She is also an author and has written a memoir titled "With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace."

 

·        Haley was born on January 20, 1972, in Bamberg, South Carolina, to Indian immigrant parents. She grew up in a Sikh household and later converted to Christianity.

·        Before entering politics, Haley worked in the business world, including as the controller for a family clothing company and as a financial analyst for a waste management company.

·        Haley's political career began in 2004 when she was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. She served in the state legislature until 2011 when she was elected Governor.

·        As Governor of South Carolina, Haley focused on job creation and economic development, and oversaw the state's response to natural disasters, including a major flood in 2015.

·        Haley was a vocal critic of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primary, but later became a supporter and was appointed as Ambassador to the UN after Trump's election.

·        Since leaving her position as Ambassador to the UN, Haley has remained active in politics and has been a frequent commentator on news programs. She has also been mentioned as a potential candidate for a variety of political offices, including President, Vice President, and Senator.

·        Haley is married to Michael Haley, a major in the South Carolina Army National Guard, and they have two children together.

 

·        During her time as Governor of South Carolina, Haley was known for her efforts to remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds after the Charleston church shooting in 2015.

·        Haley has been recognized for her leadership by a number of organizations, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2018.

·        In 2018, Haley announced her resignation as Ambassador to the UN, citing a desire to take a break from public service. She left the position in December of that year.

·        Haley is the founder of Stand for America, a policy advocacy group focused on issues related to national security and American values.

·        In addition to her memoir, Haley has written op-eds for a number of publications, including The New York Times and The Washington Post.

·        Haley has been an advocate for the inclusion of more women and minorities in politics, and has spoken about the need for the Republican Party to be more diverse and inclusive.

·        In 2021, Haley launched a new political action committee (PAC) called Stand for America PAC, which supports conservative candidates and causes. She has also continued to be a vocal critic of the Biden administration and Democratic policies.