Failed Republican presidential nominee Nikki Haley drew outrage and scorn from the left and right Tuesday when she announced the release of her 97 delegates whom she urged to vote for Donald Trump, the convicted felon, former president and her bitter rival for the GOP's presidential nomination.
The former South Carolina governor called for Republican unity just days before the Republican National Convention gathers in Milwaukee on July 15, Politico reported Tuesday afternoon.
“The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity,” Haley will say in a statement seen by Politico. "We need a president who will hold our enemies to account, secure our border, cut our debt, and get our economy back on track. I encourage my delegates to support Donald Trump next week in Milwaukee.”
A spokesperson confirmed Haley had not actually been invited to the convention, but said "she's fine with that" and "Trump deserves the convention he wants."
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Haley prepared followers for this political move with a video posted to X with the caption "We can’t afford four years of a President Kamala Harris."
It was not met with much enthusiasm.
"Better her than Donald Trump," replied Deborah Posey. "Donald Trump and MAGA has ruined the Republican party. Miss the old days before the party got hijacked."
"I would vote for Nikki is she were running but Biden, Kamala or Anyone else is going to get my vote!" replied X user U.S. Citizens for Ukraine. "Trump is not the future he is a path to the end of America!"
"Respectfully," added X user Blue Lion Politics, "[you] said the same thing about Trump."
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Reports of Haley's announcement were met with equal enthusiasm.
"Ugh," replied Jennie Pitney. Added Ross Carey, "She is just a complete fraud."
