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 Haley and DeSantis emphasised the urgency of a unified Republican front under Trump’s leadership, portraying the upcoming election as pivotal for the future of the United States.
Nikki Haley, Trump’s former United Nations ambassador, took to the stage amid a mix of cheers and boos, emphasising unity within the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership.
“Donald Trump has my strong endorsement, period,” Haley declared, setting the tone for her endorsement speech.
Citing concerns over Joe Biden’s debate performance and the potential succession of Kamala Harris, Haley said: “If we have four more years of Biden or even a single day of Harris, our country will be badly worse off.”
She criticised the Biden administration’s handling of immigration, labeling it 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.”
Governor of Florida, 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 emphasised the importance of re-electing Trump to replicate Florida’s successes nationwide.
DeSantis also took aim at Biden’s administration policies, particularly on voting rights and immigration.
“We believe that you must be a citizen in order to vote, and that photo ID should be required before casting a ballot,” DeSantis asserted, criticising what he termed as Biden’s support for open borders and immigration policies.
The Florida governor didn’t shy away from addressing Biden’s age either, drawing parallels to the comedy: “Weekend at Bernie’s” to underscore the need for a commander-in-chief who can lead without reservation. America cannot afford four more years of a Weekend at Bernie’s presidency,”
