Trump mocks Nikki Haley after being asked if he wants her help in campaign's final stretch

Trump downplayed Nikki Haley’s offer to help in his campaign, boasting of his overwhelming primary victory against her

During an interview on Fox & Friends, former President Donald Trump responded to questions about whether he would accept former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley’s offer to help him campaign in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election. Fox host Brian Kilmeade suggested that Haley, who had challenged Trump in the Republican primary earlier in the year, could be a useful ally, especially in battleground states.

While Trump indicated some willingness to involve Haley, he emphasized his overwhelming victory over her in the primary. "Nikki Haley and I fought, and I beat her by 50, 60, 90 points!" Trump said, adding, "I beat her in her own state by numbers that nobody's ever been beaten by! I beat Nikki badly! I beat everyone else too badly!" He boasted about his record-setting win and stated, "Nikki is in, Nikki is helping us already."

Trump’s dismissive tone regarding Haley came despite some Republicans urging him to use her to win over women voters, a demographic where polls show him trailing. Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, had garnered support from women during her primary campaign, and some believe she could help Trump close the gap with female voters in key states.

Trump's remarks underscore his continued focus on the magnitude of his primary win rather than embracing full cooperation with former rivals.