Quick Hit:

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has released her 96 presidential primary delegates, urging them to support Donald Trump at next week's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Key Details:

• Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign in March 2024 after losing every primary contest except for Vermont and Washington D.C.

• In her statement, Haley emphasized, "The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity. Joe Biden is not competent to serve a second term, and Kamala Harris would be a disaster for America."

• The Republican National Convention will take place from Monday, July 15th, to Thursday, July 18th, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Diving Deeper:

According to a report by POLITICO, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has officially released her 96 delegates and encouraged them to support former President Donald Trump at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This significant move is intended to consolidate Republican support behind Trump as the GOP prepares to challenge President Joe Biden in the general election.

Haley, who suspended her campaign in March 2024, faced a challenging primary season, managing to win only Vermont while suffering defeats in key states like Michigan, where Trump secured a decisive victory with 68% of the vote compared to Haley's 27%​.

In her statement, Haley emphasized the importance of party unity: "The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity. Joe Biden is not competent to serve a second term, and Kamala Harris would be a disaster for America. We need a president who will hold our enemies to account, secure our border, cut our debt, and get our economy back on track. I encourage my delegates to support Donald Trump next week in Milwaukee."

The Republican National Convention, beginning on July 15th and running through July 18th, will feature key speeches and culminate in the official nomination of the party’s presidential candidate. This convention is seen as a pivotal moment for the GOP to consolidate its base and focus on the general election.

Haley’s spokesperson, Chaney Denton, confirmed that she will not be attending the convention but expressed her full support for Trump: "Trump deserves the convention he wants. She’s made it clear she’s voting for him and wishes him the best."

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