Staff ReportsNikki Haley has made it abundantly clear that she does not exactly agree with President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks, specifically the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It seems that even as a former U.N. Ambassador under Trump, Haley has her reservations about two individuals she considers problematic at best. Her criticisms could serve as the opening act for a political circus that has everyone on either side of the aisle reaching for the popcorn.
First on the chopping block is Tulsi Gabbard, who is set to take on the role of Director of National Intelligence. According to Haley, Gabbard’s track record is less than stellar, suggesting that the nominee has been a champion for some of the world’s least desirable regimes, including Russia, Iran, Syria, and even China. Haley does not shy away from emphasizing Gabbard’s alleged inability to denounce these countries and their agendas, making it seem as if the former congresswoman is more of a global friendly than a national defender. This is hardly the position one would want for a key security role in an administration that prides itself on putting America first.
Nikki Haley is having a menopausal mood swing over Trump nominating RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet.
The more pissed the libs and RINO's get, the more we know he made the right choices 😆
Get bent, Nikki! pic.twitter.com/BNgWWOAqam
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) November 20, 2024
Haley is especially keen to remind everyone of Gabbard’s 2017 meeting with Bashar al-Assad, which she interprets as tantamount to treason against American values. The former ambassador vividly recalls standing before the U.N., armed with pictures of the innocent victims of Assad’s chemical attacks—a moment that she believes should leave no room for ambiguity regarding Gabbard’s loyalties. For her, Gabbard seems to be a perplexing choice for the intelligence directorate when her views appear to align more with foreign adversaries than with U.S. interests.
Then there’s the matter of RFK Jr., who is slated to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. Haley doesn’t mince words when addressing his lack of bona fide experience in healthcare. She argues that a successful nominee should ideally have some relevant training or experience in the field, not merely be known for his legal background or as a member of the Kennedy dynasty. For her, handing such a significant role to someone with purely liberal tendencies on issues like abortion and environmental policy is akin to inviting a cat to guard the canary cage—nothing good can come from that setup.
In Haley’s eyes, RFK Jr. might be better suited as a health advisor rather than holding a position that encompasses broader healthcare oversight. Haley proposes that he should focus on raising awareness about additives in food and vaccinations, thereby keeping him on a path that doesn’t interfere with conservative principles. Her idea of a more advisory role appears to be her way of sidestepping the sticky situation of having an overtly liberal figure at the helm of a department that wields significant control over American health.
Despite her criticisms, Haley has made it explicit that she has no desire to return to the Trump administration. With both she and Mike Pompeo being excluded from discussions about Cabinet positions, it seems she is quite content to stay on the sidelines. As this political drama unfolds, her pointed jabs at Gabbard and RFK Jr. indicate a level of concern—concern for what these nominations might mean for the conservative agenda going forward. In a political landscape filled with surprises, one has to wonder if we will witness a realignment of alliances before the Trump administration takes the reins once again.
