Nikki Haley as US envoy to UN |
South Carolina’s Indian-American Governor Nikki Haley is the leading candidate to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations, media reports said .While there was no word from the presidential transition team, several US media reported that the announcement in this regard could be made anytime. If chosen, Haley, 44, would be the first woman and minority to join Trump’s administration and would replace Samantha Power as the next US Ambassador to the UN.She would also be the first ever Indian-American Cabinet rank official in any administration. The Cabinet position would require confirmation by the Senate.Reports also said that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, a Haley ally, is said to be Trump’s likely choice for secretary of state, a position Haley was previously speculated for .Reports also said that Trump has picked Gen (rtd) James Mattis as his Defense Secretary.
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