Nikki Haley will announce Wednesday that she is exiting the Republican presidential race, according to sources familiar with her plans, clearing the path for former President Donald Trump.
Still, in her campaign, Haley became the first Republican woman to win two primary contests: Vermont and the District of Columbia.
Former 2024 candidates, including biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov.
At the time, Haley was seen as a rising GOP star and potential vice presidential pick in 2012 and 2016.
Haley spent six years as governor of South Carolina before becoming Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations in 2017.
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