U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki HaleyNimrata (Nikki) HaleyThe Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests The Hill’s Morning Report – Protesters’ defiance met with calls to listen The truth behind Biden’s ‘you ain’t black’ gaffe MORE on Tuesday said that she not is running for president in 2020 and will support President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s reelection, punctuating widespread speculation about her higher political ambitions following the announcement of her resignation on Tuesday.
“No, I am not running in 2020,” Haley told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with Trump Tuesday morning, during which the president accepted her resignation.
“I look forward to supporting the president in the next election,” she added.
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News of Haley’s decision to resign broke abruptly Tuesday morning as the White House hastily announced a meeting between the president and his U.N. ambassador.
Trump, sitting alongside Haley in the Oval Office, told reporters she plans to leave at the end of the year and wanted to “take a break” from public service. The president said Haley informed him of her intentions six months ago.
Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, has been viewed as a steadying force in the administration given her mainstream Republican credentials and willingness to, at times, criticize the president.
She is also widely rumored to have her own political ambitions. Tuesday’s news generated widespread speculation Haley could be prepping herself to run for office, though she promptly shut down those murmurs on Tuesday, saying she would support Trump’s reelection.
Haley’s exit comes at a disadvantageous moment for the White House, with the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching. It is also likely to eclipse the confirmation of Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughGOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat Judd Gregg: A government in free fall The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions MORE to the Supreme Court, a major win for an administration that has experienced more turmoil and staff shakeups than most.
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