Former United Nations ambassador and Republican primary candidate Nikki Haley spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday, voicing her support for Republican nominee Donald Trump..
Haley said the Republican candidate had asked her to speak in the name of “unity,” as she appealed to supporters who might be reluctant to back Trump.
“You don’t have to agree with Trump 100 percent of the time to vote for him,” Haley said. “Let me tell you, I haven’t always agreed with President Trump.”
Haley was a fierce critic of Trump during the primaries and did not immediately endorse him when she dropped out of the race in March.
“We all need to acknowledge that this is a time when we need a new generation of leaders,” Haley said in response to a question about Donald Trump’s comments about Israel at a USA Today town hall in October. “We have to leave behind the negativity, the confusion and the baggage of the past.”
Haley slammed Biden’s age, foreign policy and border policy.
The Republican National Convention is running through Thursday in Milwaukee, with former President Donald Trump scheduled to formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 election on Thursday.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have more than 60 journalists in Milwaukee. Follow our live blog for updates throughout the day.
RNC 2024 Live Updates:Sam Brown will be speaking, along with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.
What you need to know about Nikki Haley
- Former United Nations Ambassador and Governor of South Carolina
- Her role: Challenging Donald Trump in the Republican primary
- Key quote: “Donald Trump has my strong support, period.”
When and where is the Republican National Convention?
The Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from July 15 to 18.
The Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the main venue for the Republican National Convention.
Events will also be held at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Panther Arena and Baird Center.
How can you watch the event and get the latest news about the tournament?
USA TODAY is streaming the Republican National Convention from start to finish, available to watch here starting Monday, July 15.
Updates from the RNC can be found at gopconvention2024.com.
