Nikki Haley quits as Ambassador to United Nations |
Indian American United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has resigned from her post. President Donald Trump Oct. 9 announced the news in the morning hours in the Oval Office. Haley will leave her post by the end of the year.Sitting side-by-side in the Oval Office, Trump praised Haley as a "fantastic person" who has "done an incredible job" and said he would gladly welcome her back into his administration down the line. She told Trump probably six months ago, `You know maybe at end of the year – at the end of the two year period – but by the end of the year I want to take a little time off, I want to take a break. Trump said Haley has "been very special to me" and praised her as "somebody that gets it."Trump also said Haley could have her "pick" of administration posts if she ever decides she wants to rejoin his administration. The president said he plans to name a successor for the top diplomatic post of the U.S. at the United Nations in two to three weeks.Haley said "it has been an honor of a lifetime" serving as UN ambassador, but that it was time to depart the administration. There`s no personal reason. It`s very important for government officials to understand when it`s time to step aside.She praised Trump`s foreign policy, saying "the U.S. is respected."
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