Nikki Haley releases delegates from supporting her at Republican convention to unite around Trump

Former Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley released her delegates on Tuesday from their obligation of supporting her at the Republican National Convention (RNC), in order to unite around former President Donald Trump as the nominee.

Haley won 97 delegates during the Republican presidential primaries, while Trump has won more than 2,000. The former South Carolina governor suspended her campaign in March.

Haley will not be at the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next week but has vowed to support Trump over President Joe Biden this November.

“The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity. Joe Biden is not competent to serve a second term and Kamala Harris would be a disaster for America,” Haley said in a statement reported by The Hill. “We need a president who will hold our enemies to account, secure our border, cut our debt, and get our economy back on track. I encourage my delegates to support Donald Trump next week in Milwaukee.”

Although Haley has thrown her support behind Trump, Biden's campaign has attempted to woo some of her "Never-Trump" voters, despite their continued support for Haley.

“There is a place in our coalition for Americans who care about the future of our democracy, standing strong with our allies against foreign adversaries, and working across the aisle to get things done for the American people," Biden's campaign spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg said in a statement. "[Including for those] who also reject the chaos, division and violence that Donald Trump embodies."

The Republican convention will be held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee from July 15 through July 18, where Trump is expected to announce his running mate. Haley is not on the shortlist for Trump's vice president.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just the News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.