Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone who challenged Donald Trump for this year's presidential nomination. She has said she's voting for him, and she released her delegates so they could support him at the Republican National Convention.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 8, 2024: the latest from the federal government’s response to Helene in our state, and a report from Scott Morgan on neighbors helping neighbors in the town of Easley; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell rebuts comments from former president Donald Trump; we hear from former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley; and more!

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is launching her own radio talk show next week on SiriusXM that's set to air once a week at least through the inauguration of a new president.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 14, 2024: Rep. Joe Wilson suffered what appeared to be a stroke this week and remains hospitalized in stable condition; the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team visited the White House to celebrate their national championship title; we hear from former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Gov. Henry McMaster who headlined a fundraiser for Sen. Tom Davis; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 17, 2024: day three of the Republican National Convention, with highlights from former Gov. Nikki Haley’s primetime speech on Tuesday; SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick talks about his evolving party and Sen. Tim Scott talks about his fiancé who he will be marrying in just over two weeks; Rep. Nancy Mace is set to take the convention stage this evening; and more!

South Carolina delegates traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 2024 Republican National Convention July 15-18, 2024.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 16, 2024: a recap of some of the big moments from Day One of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and a preview of what’s in store for tonight’s program; an exclusive sit-down interview with Gov. Henry McMaster to discuss the assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life, and his thoughts on Ohio Sen. JD Vance being picked as Trump’s running mate; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 29, 2024: a look at some recent developments on the campaign trail; SC Emergency Management Director Kim Stenson chimes in on forecasters predicting above-average hurricane activity this season; we discuss a few of the bills Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed into law and three he vetoed; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 25, 2024: an update from SC Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen on the 1st Congressional District Republican primary race; former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley comes around to the Trump train after being his final primary opponent; Gov. McMaster signed several bills into law this week, including a law with new penalties for drunk driving; and more!

Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, a notable show of support given their intense and often personal rivalry during the Republican primary calendar.