Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. ambassador to the UN, announced she will run for president in 2024 as a Republican.

If successful in the primary, she would be the first Asian American and woman nominated by the Republican Party for president.

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Haley's platform includes fiscal responsibility, securing the border, and strengthening the country.

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Haley has emphasized her record as a two-time governor of South Carolina and her leadership after a mass shooting in 2015.

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She left the Trump administration on good terms and is positioning herself as a candidate who can appeal to Trump supporters and his more moderate critics.

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Other potential Republican candidates for 2024 include Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and Mike Pompeo.

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A crowded Republican primary field could be advantageous to Trump and splinter the vote.

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Trump recently appeared to bless Haley's entrance into the race, saying, "You should do it."

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Haley has experience in foreign policy and referenced her time as a UN ambassador in her campaign announcement.

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Haley would like to be a leader who doesn't tolerate bullies and can stand up to countries like China and Russia.

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