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Nikki Haley

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  • Born 20 January 1972
  • Age 53
  • Birth Place Bamberg, South Carolina U.S.
  • Profession Politician, Diplomat, Author, Businesswoman
  • Political Party Republican
  • In Office 29th United States Ambassador To The United Nations January 27, 2017 - December 31, 2018, 116th Governor Of South Carolina January 12, 2011 - January 24, 2017, Member Of The South Carolina House Of Representativesfrom The 87th District January 11, 2005 - January 11, 2011

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Nikki Haley BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025
Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and United Nations ambassador under Trump, has presented herself as a member of “a new generation of leadership” and emphasized her life experience as a daughter of Indian immigrants. She was long seen as a rising Republican star, able to esche...

Nikki Haley PERSONAL LIFE

Father Ajit Singh Randhawa
Mother Raj Kaur Randhawa
Spouse Michael Haley ​(1996), ​
Education Clemson University (BS)

POSITIONS HELD BY Nikki Haley

Position Tenure
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 11 January 2005 - 11 January 2011
Governor of South Carolina 12 January 2011 - 24 January 2017
United States Ambassador to the United Nations 27 January 2017 - 31 December 2018

NIKKI HALEY NEWS

India can help US 'keep an eye on Pakistan', says ambassador Nikki Haley

October 18, 2017 11:10 am

Nikki Haley said Donald Trump has taken a "tougher approach to Pakistan harboring terrorists."

Nikki Haley: Key to India becoming permanent member of UN Security Council is not to touch veto

October 18, 2017 7:32 pm

"(This reform of the UN Security Council) is much more about the veto. The permanent five (members of the Security Council) have the ability to veto. Russia, China, UK (United Kingdom), US and France and none of them want to give that up. So, the key to getting India on the Security Council would have to be not to touch the veto," Haley said at an event organised on the US Capitol by US India Friendship Council.

Congo elected to UN Human Rights Council; US criticises move

October 17, 2017 11:00 am

Haley called Congo "a country infamous for political suppression, violence against women and children, arbitrary arrest and detention, and unlawful killings and disappearances''.

Nikki Haley says Iran move strengthens Donald Trump's hand on North Korea

October 17, 2017 8:33 am

Haley is defending Trump's decision not to certify Iran's compliance with the deal. Trump's critics argue he's undermining US credibility and options for diplomacy because North Korea will determine the US doesn't honor its commitments.

After withdrawal from UNESCO, US warns other UN agencies

October 12, 2017 11:43 pm

US taxpayers should "no longer be on the hook to pay for policies that are hostile to our values and make a mockery of justice and common sense," US Ambassador Nikki Haley said in a statement.

UN reforms should include expansion of permanent or non- permanent members, says India

September 19, 2017 10:12 am

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters that Trump supports the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' reform agenda for the UN, and was pleased to join nearly 130 countries to support a big, bold reform to eliminate inefficiency.

US President Donald Trump to host world leaders in United Nations to push for reform

September 18, 2017 11:21 am

The United Nations reforms will focus on ensuring that other countries take a more equitable burden to ensure international security, to demand greater accountability of UN officials, and to reduce the budget by eliminating duplication.

Donald Trump, Nikki Haley to share US spotlight at UN gathering

September 18, 2017 8:33 am

Nikki Haley, the 45-year-old former South Carolina governor, has proven to be a high-profile member of Trump's administration, at times overshadowing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the former chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp, despite her lack of previous foreign policy experience, diplomats say.

India welcomes United States' move to bring reforms in United Nations peacekeeping

September 17, 2017 2:35 pm

"You will see that engagement with the United States during the course of this week in bilateral interactions, in plurilateral interactions and in multilateral interactions," said the Indian Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

UNSC reform a priority for Donald Trump administration: Nikki Haley

September 16, 2017 2:57 pm

Nikki Haley, who has received accolades for her diplomatic skills since joining the administration in January, said the president will highlight the UN reform.

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