Nikki Haley, the former two-term South Carolina governor and Trump administration ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the Washington, D.C.-based Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank known for its focus on international affairs and national security. Hudson President and CEO John P. Walters praised Haley as a proven, effective leader on both foreign and domestic policy, and emphasized her steadfast defense of freedom and advocacy for American security and prosperity. The institute awarded Haley the global leadership award in 2018 during her tenure as U.N. ambassador, and she will now serve as the institute’s Walter P. Stern Chair.
During her White House bid, Haley advocated for a muscular U.S. foreign policy to address global conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the fighting between Israel and Hamas, in contrast to Trump’s America First agenda. She engaged in debates with rival Vivek Ramanswamy over America’s overseas role, highlighting her belief that policymakers should call out enemies and acknowledge the importance of alliances for global security. Haley expressed her excitement to partner with the Hudson Institute to defend the principles that make America the greatest country in the world, emphasizing the necessity of having facts and solutions to support a secure, free, and prosperous future.
Haley ended her presidential campaign in March after facing Trump in a two-candidate showdown from the New Hampshire primary through Super Tuesday. Despite suspending her White House bid, Haley made it clear that she will continue to speak out on issues she believes in, emphasizing that she will not stop using her voice. While Haley has declined to endorse Trump, she stated that it is now up to Donald Trump to earn the votes of those in the party and beyond who did not support him. She called on Trump to reach out to those who supported her during her campaign and emphasized that it is now his time for choosing.
The Hudson Institute highlighted Haley’s courageous and insightful policymaking as reasons for her appointment as the Walter P. Stern Chair, a position created to commemorate a former chair who played a significant role in making the institute one of Washington’s most respected research organizations. Hudson Institute aims to provide the American people with facts and policymakers with solutions to support a secure, free, and prosperous future. The institute expressed its honor to have Haley join their team, recognizing her leadership and commitment to defense and advocacy of American principles.
Haley, who was the final rival to Trump in the Republican nomination race, was praised for remaining a steadfast defender of freedom in an era of worldwide political upheaval. Despite her differences with Trump on foreign policy, Haley has shown resilience and determination in pursuing her own political agenda. By joining the Hudson Institute, Haley will have the opportunity to continue advocating for American security and prosperity, while working with a team dedicated to providing solutions for current international affairs and national security challenges. The institute has expressed its excitement to have Haley on board and looks forward to her insights and contributions to their research and policy initiatives.
