Nikki Haley Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina.
Personal
Birth place: Bamberg, South Carolina
Birth name: Nimrata Nikki Randhawa
Father: Ajit S. Randhawa, professor and business owner
Mother: Raj Kaur Randhawa, teacher and business owner
Marriage: Michael Haley (1996-present)
Religion: Christian
Other Facts
Haley’s parents are Indian immigrants who owned Exotica International Inc., a small foreign goods store that evolved into a multimillion-dollar clothing and gift venture. Exotica closed in 2008 when the Randhawas retired.
Her husband served in the National Guard and was deployed in Afghanistan for a year. He was part of an agricultural team that trained Afghan farmers how to turn their poppy crops into food crops.
January 25, 2017 – Is sworn in as ambassador to the United Nations.
September 2017 – In an interview with Elise Labott published in CNN’s STATE Magazine, Haley discusses her conditions for becoming US ambassador to the United Nations, including the condition that she be able to speak her mind.
December 10, 2017 –Haley says that any women who speak up about inappropriate sexual behavior “should be heard,” including Trump’s accusers.
December 21, 2017 – In a speech in front of the UN General Assembly, Haley warns participating countries that the United States will think twice about funding the world body if it votes to condemn Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy there. Despite Haley’s threat, member nations overwhelmingly vote in favor of the resolution condemning the Trump administration for its decision on Israel.
A recent report shows that more than 865,000 women dropped out of the workforce this fall. However, the news got nary a look from liberal feminists who often complain about the effects of one political party’s policies on women.
Those who did notice used the occasion to suggest that more government services are needed (read: universal free childcare, more stimulus, universal basic income, and a litany of the usual progressive, big-government remedies).
Yet, no one bothered to examine the real root of the problem: liberal leaders’ lockdowns from New York City to California had women running for the emergency exits of their careers.
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The Orange County chapter of the League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement of Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley in her campaign for Supervisor. Mayor Foley is running to represent the 2nd District on the Board of Supervisors in a special election that has not yet been scheduled.
Orange County League of Conservation Voters President Denise Erkeneff released the following statement announcing the endorsement:
“Mayor Katrina Foley has a proven track record of standing up for the health of our environment and our families. As a City Councilmember and Mayor, Katrina has fought to protect open space, reduce pollution, and improve the quality of life in our communities. As Supervisor, Katrina will work to move Orange County forward in the urgent fight against climate change. She has earned our endorsement and our support.”