Is Nikki Haley jealous she’s been left out of the Trump administration? Seems like it.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador under President Donald Trump, has sharply criticized two of Trump’s cabinet nominees—Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)—calling into question their qualifications and ability to lead crucial government agencies.
Haley raised concerns about Gabbard, a former Congresswoman and U.S. Army veteran, being selected to oversee the country’s 17 intelligence agencies. Haley pointed to Gabbard’s controversial stance on Iran, recalling her opposition to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and her reluctance to impose strict sanctions on the rogue regime. “Gabbard has defended Iran, which is the number one sponsor of terrorism,” Haley asserted. “This is not someone who should be in charge of protecting America’s national security.”
Haley also criticized Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria, where she met with dictator Bashar al-Assad, and her skepticism about the Assad regime’s role in chemical attacks on Syrian civilians. “A photo op with Assad is disgraceful for someone who wants to lead our intelligence community,” Haley remarked, emphasizing that the DNI is no place for anyone sympathetic to America’s enemies.
Turning to Kennedy, Haley was equally harsh. She questioned his qualifications to head HHS, citing his lack of formal training in healthcare. “RFK Jr. is a liberal Democrat with no expertise in health policy. He’s endorsed radical Democrats like Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama,” Haley said. “How can someone who’s so out of touch with conservative values be trusted to lead an agency that affects the health and well-being of all Americans?”
In response to Haley’s criticism, Donald Trump Jr. defended the nominations, dismissing Haley’s objections as the typical attacks from establishment Republicans. “Nikki Haley wants to fill the cabinet with neoconservatives who appease lobbyists and donors,” Trump Jr. posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Maybe if she had more support from voters, she could have become president herself.”
While Haley has been critical, it’s clear that she’s still closely involved in shaping the direction of the Republican Party. She remains a prominent figure, but her differences with Trump on these picks show that tensions within the GOP remain, despite the party’s shared goals of securing America’s future and limiting the influence of globalist elites. As for Gabbard and Kennedy, it remains to be seen how their nominations will unfold and whether their unique perspectives can bring about the changes necessary for America’s continued prosperity.