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In a donor event, Haley shies away from discussing Trump and her plans for a political career.

Following over two months since she ceased her presidential run, Nikki Haley, the previous South Carolina governor, steered clear of discussing Trump and her forthcoming political plans during a recent two-day event for principal benefactors in Charleston, South Carolina. In this meeting, Haley...

Nikki Haley speaks to reporters after voting in the South Carolina Republican primary on February...
Nikki Haley speaks to reporters after voting in the South Carolina Republican primary on February 24, 2024 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

In a donor event, Haley shies away from discussing Trump and her plans for a political career.

After stepping out of the presidential race, Haley has avoided speaking up about Trump or encouraging her Republican supporters to go against Trump, even as he secures the nomination. The donor retreat is a strong signal that she wants to maintain a presence in national politics. Haley avoided addressing larger questions about her future at the event, but she did discuss policy-related topics and thank her top donors for their support during her campaign.

The retreat had a similar feel to an "investor conference", according to one attendee. Haley did not reveal her stance on endorsing Trump, accepting his vice presidential nomination, or running for president again. However, attendees felt that she herself was undecided about these topics.

The conversation turned towards her ongoing support during the primary, with 20% of GOP voters still choosing Haley despite her withdrawal. She didn't explicitly tell her supporters to keep voting for her or to simply vote for Trump. "It's for you to decide," Haley mentioned, according to one attendee.

At the retreat, Haley didn't discuss her continued support in the primaries or reveal her plans for her political future. Eric J. Tanenblatt, a major donor who attended the conference, mentioned that she hadn't made any decisions about her future.

Lerner and Ankney, longtime Haley advisers and her campaign manager, gave a presentation on the campaign's fundraising and spending during Haley's presidential run. "They walked through how the money was spent and how they did what they did," Tanenblatt said. There was plenty of speculation about what Haley might do next, but he noted, "She's 52 years old, so she's got some years ahead of her."

Haley answered questions from donors on various issues, including abortion, the state of American democracy, and the national debt. She remained steadfast in her support for Israel during the discussion about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. "She's been an ardent supporter of Israel and has not wavered at all," Tanenblatt said, recalling when Haley said "finish them" in reference to Hamas during a debate. "I think she still feels very strongly about that."

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At the donor retreat, Haley didn't disclose her stance on endorsing Trump or running for president again, leaving her supporters in uncertainty. Despite not encouraging a specific choice, 20% of GOP voters continued to support Haley during the primary.

Source: edition.cnn.com

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