AfricaElection 2024General NewsNikki HaleyPoliticsSC State WireSouth Carolina As Nikki Haley vies for the 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination, her husband embarks on a year-long military mission in Africa by Andrew Wright June 17, 2023 written by Andrew Wright June 17, 2023 6 comments Bookmark 49 On Saturday, Nikki Haley’s husband embarked on a one-year deployment in Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard. This deployment will span a significant portion of her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Haley acknowledged her husband’s support during a deployment ceremony for around 200 soldiers at The Citadel, a military college in Charleston. “My support is entirely with him when he deploys, and his support is entirely with me in my presidential run. We aim to maintain communication as much as possible,” she said. Maj. Michael Haley is assigned as a staff officer with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, providing support in the Horn of Africa, according to the National Guard. The United Nations, where Nikki Haley served as Donald Trump’s ambassador for two years, declares this region as facing the worst drought in 40 years. Over 43.3 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya need assistance, with more than half lacking access to adequate food. A U.N. conference held last month was able to raise less than $1 billion of the over $5 billion required to help more than 30 million people in the Horn of Africa deal with the climate crisis and mass displacement due to ongoing conflict. Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor, has been vocally critical of President Joe Biden’s performance as commander in chief. She has objected to his administration’s initiatives to increase diversity in the military, claiming they weaken the force and hinder recruitment. However, the Army has countered that the real issue lies in many young people’s perception of enlistment as unsafe or not a suitable career path. Haley has also committed to slashing $46 billion in foreign aid to nations she claims “despise America.” Throughout her campaign, Michael Haley, Nikki’s husband of 26 years, has been a steady presence at her events. During his deployment, their college-aged son, Nalin, will assume this role. Nikki Haley often emphasizes her role as a military wife. Her husband first deployed overseas in January 2013, during her first term as governor, leaving her to care for their children, aged 10 and 14 at the time. While campaigning in Greer, South Carolina, Haley mentioned her husband’s deployment and criticized the Biden administration’s disorganized withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. At a CNN town hall in Iowa, Haley referred to her husband’s deployment as the beginning of “a year-long prayer for their strength, effectiveness, and safe return.” Haley also spoke about her husband’s forthcoming deployment in light of the U.S. Department of Justice’s charges against her 2024 competitor, Trump, over the alleged mishandling of classified documents. Nikki Haley maintains her husband’s service has shaped her perspectives on foreign policy and military strategy. “We need to avoid strategies that place our servicemen and women in harm’s way. They are going to Africa because it is a hotspot,” she said. “Our military’s overseas deployment is fundamentally about ensuring our safety back home.” Meg Kinnard can be contacted via Twitter at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nikki Haley’s 2024 Presidential CampaignWho is Nikki Haley’s husband and what is his new assignment?What is the nature of the situation in the region where Major Michael Haley is being deployed?What is Nikki Haley’s view on the current administration’s efforts to expand diversity in the military?How does Nikki Haley’s husband’s deployment influence her 2024 Presidential campaign?What is Nikki Haley’s stance on foreign aid?More about Nikki Haley’s 2024 Presidential Campaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nikki Haley’s 2024 Presidential Campaign Who is Nikki Haley’s husband and what is his new assignment? Major Michael Haley, Nikki Haley’s husband, has been deployed for a year-long assignment in Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard. He will serve as a staff officer with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. What is the nature of the situation in the region where Major Michael Haley is being deployed? The Horn of Africa, where Major Haley is being deployed, is currently facing the worst drought in 40 years according to the United Nations. Over 43.3 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are in need of assistance. What is Nikki Haley’s view on the current administration’s efforts to expand diversity in the military? Nikki Haley has criticized the Biden administration’s initiatives to increase diversity in the military. She believes these efforts are weakening the force and hindering recruitment. How does Nikki Haley’s husband’s deployment influence her 2024 Presidential campaign? Nikki Haley has stated that her husband’s deployment has shaped her views on foreign policy and military strategy. She also uses it to highlight her connection to the military and the sacrifices military families make. During his absence, their college-aged son, Nalin, will be assuming his father’s role in the campaign. What is Nikki Haley’s stance on foreign aid? Nikki Haley has pledged to cut $46 billion in foreign aid to countries that she claims “hate America.” More about Nikki Haley’s 2024 Presidential Campaign Nikki Haley’s Official Campaign Website South Carolina Army National Guard 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Information United Nations Report on the Horn of Africa Nikki Haley’s Criticism of Biden’s Military Diversity Efforts The U.S. Department of Justice’s case against Donald Trump Biden Administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan You Might Be Interested In Airbnb guest who rented a room tied up, robbed Georgia homeowner at gunpoint, police say Biden and Trump Secure Positions on Arkansas Ballot as Election Filing Period Opens Television veteran Geraldo Rivera says he’s quitting Fox News’ political combat show ‘The Five’ Far-Right Candidate Elected in German County, Stirring Concerns Trial to determine whether JetBlue can buy Spirit, further consolidating industry, comes to a head Baltimore police confirm officers are at mass shooting scene, report says there are multiple deaths 2024 Presidential ElectionAfricaElection 2024General NewsMilitary DeploymentNikki HaleyPoliticsSC State WireSouth Carolina Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Andrew Wright Follow Author Andrew Wright is a business reporter who covers the latest news and trends in the world of finance and economics. 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Reply PresElection2024 June 18, 2023 - 3:11 am Nikki Haley’s been very critical of Biden…interested to see how this plays out in the presidential race. Reply TruthSeeker101 June 18, 2023 - 4:13 am A military wife running for president, this could be something new. Nikki’s got my attention… Reply ProudVet77 June 18, 2023 - 5:24 am respect to maj haley for his service and deploying to africa. tough times over there. Reply DaveFromSC June 18, 2023 - 2:01 pm cant believe Nikki’s husband is being deployed again! they’ve sure dedicated their lives to service. all the best to the Haley fam! Reply ForeignAidFirst June 18, 2023 - 7:49 pm Haley wants to cut foreign aid??! this could be a controversial move…she needs to explain her reasons better. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ