President-elect Donald Trump has announced 44 years old Nikki Haley, South Carolina Governor to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, the transition team made the announcement on wednesday 23rd(Today).
Nikki Haley, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, has already carved out a legacy for herself, serving as her home state’s first female and first minority governor who is currently serving her second term, having worked on trade and labor issues, has reportedly accepted the President elect’s offer to serve in his administration, according to CNN report.
In a statement released Wednesday, Haley said the US “faces enormous challenges” both at home and internationally. She cited a “sense of duty” in accepting Trump’s offer.
Haley was also among those being considered by Trump for secretary of state. Her pick leaves former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and a handful of others among those still in the running for the top diplomat position.
