Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) argued Wednesday that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley suspending her Republican presidential campaign was overdue, stating it was “about time.”
Paul’s statement was made about an hour ahead of Haley announcing the end of her campaign following her Super Tuesday losses. Paul had advocated against Haley being the Republican Party’s 2024 nominee, launching the “Never Nikki” movement in January ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
“You know, I think it’s about time, and I think she represents a wing I am not a big fan of, sending more money overseas when we can barely take care of problems here at home,” Paul said on Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria. “So I think the primary is over now. It’s been over for some time, but this morning, it will officially be over, and we move on to the fall. And there will be a great contrast to be drawn in the fall, and I look forward to that.”
Paul’s “Never Nikki” announcement was made after he said he would make a statement on the 2024 presidential race, clarifying he would never endorse Haley but did not specify whom he would endorse. The Kentucky senator did say there was “a lot to like” about former President Donald Trump and that he had also spoken to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
As of early Wednesday afternoon, Paul has not made an endorsement for president.
Haley announced the suspension of her 2024 campaign on Wednesday, expressing her thanks “for the outpouring of support” she had received throughout her campaign. Haley did not announce an endorsement of Trump, who has all but secured the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination with Haley suspending her campaign.
The Washington Examiner contacted Paul’s office for comment.
SOURCE: WASHINGTON EXAMINER
