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Nikki Haley Declines 2028 GOP Bid as Frontrunners Emerge

4/12/2026

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Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced on Sunday that she will not run for the GOP nomination in 2028.
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are frontrunners to succeed President Donald Trump.
Trump has noted a bench of candidates but has not endorsed anyone.
Democrats including former Vice President Harris and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg are considering bids for 2028.

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Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced on Sunday that she will not run for the GOP nomination in 2028.
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are frontrunners to succeed President Donald Trump.
Trump has noted a bench of candidates but has not endorsed anyone.
Democrats including former Vice President Harris and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg are considering bids for 2028.