Haley's Time to Shine
Guess who's taking the spotlight at the Republican bash this week? That's right, it's Nikki Haley! The ex-South Carolina Gov. and former UN ambassador during Trump's time will be talking up a storm on Tuesday. This is happening just a day after Trump officially got the nod to be the GOP's guy for 2024 and picked JD Vance as his sidekick.
Last-Minute Call for Haley
So, apparently, Haley wasn't even on the original guest list to speak, but then some drama went down. After someone tried to off Trump on Saturday, the Republicans suddenly got all buddy-buddy and wanted to show they're united. So, they gave Haley a call and asked her to come and say a few words to help keep everyone on the same page.
Haley's Presidential Run
Remember when Haley threw her hat in the ring for president last year? Yeah, she didn't win, but she didn't do too shabby either. She stuck around until after the New Hampshire primary, even though Trump was basically running the show. She managed to grab a good chunk of the vote and even won over some supporters.
Still a Player
Even though she dropped out, Haley still had a bunch of fans. She scored points in the Republican primaries, snagging up to 20% of the vote. And get this, she had 97 delegates backing her! But she played nice and gave them to Trump last week to show she's on board with his plan.
What's Up with Trump?
Trump talked to Fox News' Brian Kilmeade and admitted that things weren't all rosy between him and Haley. He said there was some "bad blood," but you know how it is, politics can be a tough game. He also kind of threw shade at her for not giving up sooner compared to someone like Ron DeSantis, saying she "stayed too long" in the race.
The Big Picture
Haley being at the convention is a pretty big deal as the Republicans get pumped for the next big race with Trump and Vance leading the charge. It's all about showing everyone they're a united front and ready to take on whoever the Dems throw at them. So, grab your popcorn, because this is going to be interesting!