Nikki Haley Criticizes Trump's Cabinet Selections

Nikki Haley, former Republican presidential candidate, criticized President-elect Donald Trump's nominations of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services during her SiriusXM show. Haley condemned Gabbard's foreign policy stances, including her defense of adversarial regimes like Russia, Iran, and Syria, and highlighted her controversial 2017 meeting with Assad. She deemed Gabbard a sympathizer of hostile nations and noted that Gabbard has not denounced her past views. Regarding Kennedy, Haley questioned his qualifications for overseeing HHS, citing his lack of experience in healthcare and liberal positions that contrast with Trump's agenda. These remarks reflect ongoing tensions between Haley and Trump, as she positions herself as a more traditional conservative alternative. Haley urged the Senate to rigorously assess these nominees before confirmation.