Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, was born on January 20, 1972, in Bamberg, South Carolina. She later became a prominent political figure and diplomat.

Nikki and Michael Haley have been married for 26 years and have two children, Rena and Nalin, as well as two dogs, Bentley and Rio.

Nikki Randhawa Haley was archived as the Representative of South Carolina State Legislature on December 19, 2007.

Nikki Haley was re-elected for a third term to the South Carolina House of Representatives with a large margin of votes, reported as the largest margin of any state representative with a contested general election in South Carolina.

Nikki Haley announced her run for governor of South Carolina on May 15, 2009.

Nikki Haley, daughter of Indian Sikh immigrants, became the Governor of South Carolina on June 12, 2010.

Nikki Haley won the Republican runoff against Gresham Barrett after not receiving the 50 percent-plus-one needed to secure the nomination outright in the primary.

Nikki Haley was elected governor of South Carolina after a run-off in the Republican primary. She made history by becoming the first Indian-American woman to hold this position.

Nikki Haley became the first Indian-American governor of South Carolina after defeating incumbent Democrat Vincent Sheheen.

Nikki Haley served as the governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, making history as the first non-European American and first female governor of the state. Her leadership had a profound impact on South Carolina's political landscape.

On January 12, 2011, Nikki Haley assumes the role of governor of South Carolina.

Nikki Haley shared about her childhood abuse in an interview with The Washington Post on July 9, 2013.

On August 26, 2013, Nikki Haley officially launched her re-election campaign for the Governor of South Carolina.

On November 8, 2014, Nikki Haley is reelected for a second four-year term as governor of South Carolina.

A shooter opened fire and killed nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. Days later, Nikki Haley called for the removal of a Confederate flag from statehouse grounds.

Nikki Haley embraces U.S. Sen. Tim Scott at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in South Carolina, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people at the historic church in Charleston.

In response to the Charleston church shooting, Haley called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds, emphasizing the need for everyone to feel included and not experience pain when seeing the flag. She acknowledged the flag's place but stated it should not represent all people in South Carolina.

Nikki Haley, the governor of South Carolina, publicly advocates for the removal of the Confederate flag from the capitol grounds.

On July 9, 2015, Nikki Haley signed a bill to remove the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds in South Carolina, following the tragic mass shooting in Charleston.

In response to the mass shooting at the African Methodist Church, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the state's capitol grounds. The flag, which had flown for 54 years, was taken down after the passage of SB 897.

On September 18, 2015, Nikki Haley spoke to the crowd in Greenville as a moderator of the Heritage Action Presidential Candidate Forum.

Nikki Haley accepted the position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration, leaving her second term as governor unfinished.

Nikki Haley served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from January 2017 to December 2018. During her tenure, she made significant contributions to U.S. foreign policy and international relations.

On January 24, 2017, the Senate voted 96-4 to confirm Nikki Haley as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, making her the first Indian American to hold a cabinet-level position.

Haley was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations on January 25, 2017, after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate. She became the first Indian American to hold a Cabinet-level position.

Nikki Haley stated that she would not support a ban on Muslim immigration to the U.S., arguing that it would be un-American and that no one should be banned based on their religion. She also emphasized the importance of proper vetting for people entering the country.

CNN provides fast facts on Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina.

On December 6, 2017, President Trump announced plans to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In response, a resolution was proposed to the U.N. Security Council condemning the move. The resolution passed the General Assembly with a vote of 128 in favor and 9 against, with 35 abstentions.

On December 10, 2017, Nikki Haley expressed her support for women speaking up about inappropriate sexual behavior, including those who accused President Trump. She emphasized the importance of listening to these women.

Nikki Haley delivers a speech at the UN General Assembly, warning countries that the US may reconsider funding the UN if it condemns the decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy there. Despite the warning, member nations vote in favor of the resolution condemning the Trump administration's decision.

On December 26, 2017, Nikki Haley announced that the United States had successfully negotiated a $285 million reduction of the UN budget for 2018-2019, compared to the previous budget for 2016-2017.

On October 9, 2018, Nikki Haley submitted her resignation as the UN ambassador, announcing that she would leave her post by the end of the year.

Boeing announced the nomination of Nikki Haley for a seat on the board of directors in February 2019.

Nikki Haley was elected to Boeing’s board of directors during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in April 2019.

Nikki Haley’s memoir, “With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace” was published in November 2019.

On March 19, 2020, Boeing releases a letter from Nikki Haley dated March 16, in which she resigns from the board of directors. In the letter, she expresses her opposition to the company seeking a federal government stimulus or bailout that prioritizes Boeing over other companies and relies on taxpayers to guarantee its financial position.

On March 20, 2020, Nikki Haley resigned from the board of Boeing after the company requested a $60 billion bailout. This move was seen as significant given her previous role on the board and the financial challenges faced by the company.

Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during the first day of the Republican convention at the Mellon auditorium on August 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.

The day after the Trump-stoked insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Nikki Haley criticized Trump's actions since Election Day, stating that they will be judged harshly by history. She also expressed her opinion that Trump has lost political viability and will not run for federal office again.

Nikki Haley announced her candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary on February 14, 2023.

Supporters arrive early to hear Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, expressing their desire to see her in the oval office.