Nikki Haley, the previous U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, stated she does not at all times agree with former President Donald Trump’s communications, type or strategy, however she backs his insurance policies. She was discussing Trump’s prolonged remarks Friday criticizing author E. Jean Carroll and different ladies who’ve accused him of sexual misconduct or sexual assault.
In an interview with CBS Information’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that can air Sunday, Haley was requested by Brennan about Trump’s feedback, which adopted his transient look in a federal appeals courtroom. The previous president was in courtroom to attempt to overturn a $5 million judgment discovering him liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll. Brennan requested Haley if airing grievances about ladies is the very best use of Trump’s time, and how much message it sends to ladies voters.
“Nicely, I feel the main focus for me is on coverage,” Haley replied, as Brennan famous that Trump is the Republican presidential nominee.
“And I’ve at all times stated, ‘look, if I believed Biden or Trump have been nice candidates, I would not have run for president,'” Haley stated. “I ran as a result of I believed I might do a greater job.”
Brennan adopted up, “You do not assume he is a very good candidate?”
“I feel he’s the Republican nominee,” Haley replied. “And I feel placing him towards Kamala Harris, who’s the Democrat nominee — for me, it isn’t a query. Now, do I agree along with his type, do I agree along with his strategy, do I agree along with his communications? No.”
However on coverage, Haley stated, she stated she agrees with Trump on loads.
“These are the candidates we now have been given,” Haley stated.
Haley additionally advised Brennan she hasn’t been requested to marketing campaign for Trump and is not advising him or his marketing campaign, however she stays “on standby.”
The previous GOP presidential candidate stated she spoke with Trump in June and supplied to assist. On the Republican conference, she supplied her “robust endorsement” of Trump, though Trump and Haley have supplied harsh assessments of one another prior to now.
“You understand, he is aware of I am on standby,” the previous South Carolina governor stated. “I talked to him again in June. He is conscious that I am prepared if he ever wants me to try this.”
With the primary debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris approaching Tuesday, Haley stated she’s not advising the president, “and that is his alternative — no matter he decides to do along with his marketing campaign, he can try this.” However “ought to he ask, I am completely happy to be useful.”
