Nikki Haley
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Nimarata Nikki Haley (née Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, and as the 29th United States ambassador to the United Nations for two years, from January 2017 through December 2018.
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By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95040469
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Nikki Haley's political career gained prominence when she was elected as the 116th Governor of South Carolina, serving from January 2011 to January 2017. She made history as both the first female and first Indian American governor of the state. During her tenure as governor, she focused on economic development, job creation, and education reform.
Following her time as governor, Nikki Haley accepted an appointment as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017. In this role, she represented the United States on the global stage and dealt with a wide range of international issues, including human rights, security, and diplomacy. Her tenure at the United Nations garnered attention for her positions on matters such as the United States' stance on Israel and her criticism of what she viewed as anti-Israel bias within the UN.
Nikki Haley resigned from her position as Ambassador to the United Nations in December 2018, citing personal reasons, and returned to private life. Since then, she has remained a prominent figure in national politics and has been mentioned as a potential candidate for higher office, including the presidency.
Haley is known for her conservative political views and has been a vocal advocate for a strong U.S. foreign policy, particularly in defense of American interests and values on the international stage. Her Indian American heritage and rise to political prominence have also made her an influential figure within the broader Asian American community.
Please note that my knowledge is based on information available up to September 2021, and there may have been developments or changes in Nikki Haley's life or career since that time.