Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential candidacy

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R), who also served as US Ambassador to the United Nations during Donald Trump’s tenure, announced Tuesday that she is running for president.

Haley is the first Republican to declare a challenge against former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination. Trump announced his candidacy in November.

“Republicans have lost the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential elections,” Haley said in a cleverly produced video posted to Twitter. “That needs to change.”

She added, “It’s time for a new generation of leaders.”

Haley made a “big announcement” at an event scheduled for Wednesday in Charleston, South Carolina.