The action suggests that the former Republican contender for president, who in April joined the conservative think tank Hudson Institute, is exploring other avenues.
The international communications firm Edelman announced yesterday (Sept. 4) that Nikki Haley, a former Republican presidential candidate, has joined as vice chair of its international public affairs team. Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, noted in the announcement “the great success” she had as governor in “attracting foreign companies to South Carolina.” She “helped lead important work on global issues” in her capacity as the US ambassador to the UN, he continued.
Haley expressed her excitement in a statement to become a part of the Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) team, the company’s international public affairs consulting. “Brands need to anticipate what is coming next in a time of growing complexities in business, policy, and politics,” the speaker stated. “Whether managing a crisis or celebrating a success, industry leaders must be ready to communicate clearly and share their vision forward,” she wrote in the statement.”She is expected to join the firm this month.
This move indicates Haley is exploring other options, according to Axios, even though Haley supported Trump “after the assassination attempt on him at a rally in July.” Haley, “a once-rumored vice presidential contender and someone who former President Trump has said will be on his team in some form” should he win the election, was described by the new website as finding the move “surprising.”
Haley suspended her presidential bid earlier this year following a string of primary losses. “After sharply criticizing Trump during the campaign, she gave her strong endorsement of the GOP nominee during a speech at the Republican National Convention in July,” The Hill reported. “She has remained vocal on various international issues since stepping out of the race, particularly American support for Israel,” the publication added.
Haley also accepted the Walter P. Stern chair at the conservative think tank Hudson Institute in April.
