Trump announces Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo will not return to White House
President-elect Donald Trump took to social media on Saturday to announce that he will not be inviting former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, and former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, back to the White House. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as both individuals were considered strong candidates for Trump’s new Cabinet.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation.” Despite the blunt nature of the announcement, Trump did acknowledge that he enjoyed working with both Haley and Pompeo in the past, thanking them for their service to the country.
Haley, who previously ran against Trump in the Republican primary, has had a complicated relationship with the president-elect. While she has been both supportive and critical of him in the past, Haley recently penned a Wall Street Journal op-ed endorsing Trump’s presidential campaign. In the op-ed, she highlighted her agreement with Trump’s policies over those of his opponent.
Pompeo, on the other hand, has expressed support for Trump through various means, including endorsing him for president in an open letter signed by over 400 individuals. The letter criticized the current administration’s foreign policy decisions and highlighted the perceived threats to national security under Biden and Harris.
Fox News Digital reached out to both Haley and Pompeo for comment but has not received a response at the time of writing.
In conclusion, Trump’s decision to not invite Haley and Pompeo back to the White House marks a significant development in the formation of his new administration. It remains to be seen who will fill the vacant positions in Trump’s Cabinet as the transition continues. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.
Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. For story tips, contact andrea.margolis@fox.com.
