Donald Trump, recently re-elected as the 47th President of the United States, announced on Saturday night that former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be part of his future administration. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared that while he appreciated their previous service, he has decided not to include them in his administration-in-formation. “I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country,” Trump wrote, reaffirming his commitment to “Make America Great Again.”
The decision not to include Haley and Pompeo is seen as part of Trump’s broader vision for his second term. Trump, who defeated Democratic opponent Kamala Harris on November 5, becomes only the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland.
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. I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to…
— Donald Trump Nation (@DonaldTrumpNat) November 10, 2024
Haley’s exclusion follows a complicated history with Trump. Though she endorsed him just before the election, her prior run against him and occasional criticisms likely contributed to Trump’s decision. During her campaign for the GOP primary, Haley expressed reservations about Trump, though she ultimately declared him “clearly the better choice” over Harris in a Wall Street Journal op-ed.
Pompeo, who endorsed Trump for 2024, also faced skepticism from some MAGA supporters. His perceived lack of strong support for Trump during recent controversies and his endorsement of special counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents investigation garnered mixed reactions. Despite these issues, Pompeo voiced his alignment with Trump’s vision, signing a letter with over 400 other signatories to emphasize concerns about the Biden administration’s policies on national security. The October letter expressed grave concerns about escalating conflicts and security challenges under the current administration.
Trump’s decision appears to mark a shift towards a team that more fully aligns with his vision for the 2025 administration, as he prepares for his unprecedented second term.
