Luntz: Nikki Haley Appearance With Trump Will Help Him Win Swing Voters
Haley, a former Republican presidential candidate who sparred with Trump during the 2024 primary season, is firmly backing the 2024 GOP nominee.
“The details and dates for the joint appearance haven’t been fully worked out, but the likeliest scenario would put the two together at a town hall toward the end of the month, perhaps involving Fox News personality Sean Hannity, the sources said,” The Bulwark reported.
“Facing a yawning gender gap, Trump’s campaign has hosted five other town halls moderated by female political figures since August, but none with the stature of Haley. The former ambassador ran a tough primary race against Trump, becoming the last Republican standing against him. Though the primary ended on a contentious note, she spoke on his behalf at the Republican National Convention on July 16,” the outlet added.
Haley, who briefly served as Trump’s U.N. ambassador, is in talks to join him on the campaign trail in an attempt to win over disaffected Republicans
“There’s no reason to doubt her loyalty and willingness to help,” the source said. “Now they just have to get the schedules lined up.”
Some people close to Trump weren’t sure that a joint event would happen, though. They thought that bad feelings could get in the way.
“I hope it happens,” the adviser said, adding that Haley would be a great addition to Trump’s town hall series with women hosts, such as former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Wisconsin, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Michigan, Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn in Michigan, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in North Carolina, and Fox News host Harris Faulkner in Georgia.
A well-known Republican consultant familiar with discussions in Trump’s campaign said Haley has “already exceeded expectations helping us out,” adding that “she has done a robocall supporting Trump and she has helped fundraise for the [former] president.”
“Anyone who wants to make America great again, secure our southern border, restore law and order, and bring down inflation only has one option on the ballot, and that option is President Donald J. Trump,” said Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who criticized Harris. “We welcome all Americans who share these values to join our team.”
