In a surprising turn of events at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, former contenders for the Republican presidential nomination, have endorsed Donald Trump as the party’s candidate for the upcoming November election. Both emphasized the urgency of a unified Republican front under Trump’s leadership, portraying the election as pivotal for the future of the United States.
Nikki Haley, Trump’s former United Nations ambassador, took the stage to mixed reactions of cheers and boos. She emphasized unity within the Republican Party, declaring, “Donald Trump has my strong endorsement, period.” Haley highlighted concerns over Joe Biden’s debate performance and the potential succession of Kamala Harris, criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of immigration as the biggest threat facing Americans today.
“Look at the border, it’s the single biggest threat Americans face under Joe Biden,” Haley warned. “Migrants are coming into our country by the thousands every day. We have no idea who they are, where they end up, or what they plan to do.”
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis echoed Haley’s sentiments, attributing his state’s shift to a solid Republican stronghold to Trump’s leadership. “Today, due to bold leadership, the Democratic party lies in ruins. The left is in retreat. Freedom reigns supreme,” DeSantis proclaimed. He stressed the importance of re-electing Trump to replicate Florida’s successes nationwide.
DeSantis also criticized Biden’s policies on voting rights and immigration, asserting, “We believe that you must be a citizen in order to vote, and that photo ID should be required before casting a ballot.” He addressed Biden’s age with a reference to the comedy “Weekend at Bernie’s,” underscoring the need for a capable commander-in-chief: “America cannot afford four more years of a Weekend at Bernie’s presidency.”
