Nikki Haley Critiques Trump's Cabinet Picks

Nikki Haley has openly criticized President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. On her SiriusXM show, she expressed concerns about Gabbard's controversial stances on foreign policy, particularly her past support for Russia and her comments regarding NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict. Haley labeled Gabbard as a 'sympathizer' of adversarial nations, arguing that such a viewpoint is unsuitable for overseeing national intelligence. Regarding Kennedy, she questioned his lack of healthcare experience and labeled him a 'liberal Democrat,' suggesting he should only serve as an advisor rather than head a critical agency managing a large portion of the federal budget. Haley urged the Senate to rigorously vet Kennedy before any potential confirmation. Her comments indicate a rift between her and Trump, despite her previous endorsements of his policies.