Media Tip Sheet: Nikki Haley's Presidential Election Role Uncertain as GOP Weighs Unity Amid Trump Standoff


March 25, 2024

Nikki Haley's reluctance to endorse former President Trump for the 2024 presidential election has raised questions about her future involvement in the GOP's campaign strategy. While some Republicans see her as pivotal for party unity, others worry about the impact of her stance on the race against President Biden. With Trump needing to win over critical voter segments, including those in the suburbs, Haley's role remains uncertain amid speculation about her political aspirations and potential alliances.

Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, commentary and predictions on Haley’s role moving forward in the GOP. If you would like to speak to an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at [email protected]


Todd Belt is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll, which recently shared new findings

Danny Hayes, professor of political science, is an expert on campaigns and elections who can discuss the current election landscape and provide insights and analysis on current campaign strategies. 

Christopher Warshaw, an associate professor of political science at the George Washington University, is an expert on redistricting, American politics, representation, public opinion, as well as state and local politics. 

Matt Dallek, a professor at GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, is a political historian with expertise in the intersection of social crises and political transformation, the evolution of the modern conservative movement, and liberalism and its critics. Along with four co-authored books, Dallek is the author of Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right, which explores the history and influence of America’s right-wing activism.

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