President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to announce that he has chosen South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to be his ambassador to the United Nations, two sources familiar with the decision confirmed.
Haley, 44, a rising star in the Republican Party and a daughter of Indian immigrants, has led South Carolina since 2011. She is Trump’s first female appointee to a Cabinet-level post, and she would be taking on a position that requires intense diplomatic and navigational skills in an often-frustrating international bureaucracy.
In 2015, Haley drew national praise and attention for her response to a mass shooting at an African-American church in Charleston, when she called for the Confederate battle flag to be removed from the grounds of the state capitol. “By removing a symbol that divides us, we can move forward as a state in harmony and we can honor the nine blessed souls who are in heaven,” she said, while acknowledging that some saw the flag as a symbol of tradition.
During the Republican presidential primary, Haley was sharply critical of Trump’s policies, especially his proposal for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, which she called “un-American.” Haley’s parents are members of the Sikh faith, but she’s a Christian and attends a Methodist church.
The 44 year old Republican governor who is currently serving her second term, having worked on trade and labor issues, has reportedly accepted the President elect’s offer to serve in his administration, according to CNN report. She's the daughter of Indian immigrants
She is being described as the establishment’s choice to represent a sensible side of Republicanism, despite her criticism of some Donald Trump’s proposals in the past. If confirmed, Ms Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants will be replaced in her current role by Henry McMaster, a top Trump ally.
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