Nikki Haley has been appointed the Walter P. Stern Chairperson of the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
“Nikki is a proven, effective leader in both foreign and domestic policy. In an era of worldwide political upheaval, she has remained a steadfast defender of freedom and an effective advocate for American security and prosperity. We are honored to have her join the Hudson team,” John P. Walters, President and CEO of the Hudson Institute, applauded Haley.
Haley took over the position after walking away from the Republican primary contest following a crushing defeat at the hands of ex-President Donald Trump on Super Tuesday.
While her moderate campaign style may not have catapulted her to the White House, the former presidential candidate did make inroads among many sections of the electorate.
During her stint as US ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018) under the Trump administration, Haley used her made-for-Hollywood political persona to openly endorse strong US-Israel relations and the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
The Hudson Institute, as a think tank, has a reputation for hosting notable Americans
The Hudson Institute, as a think tank, has a reputation for hosting notable Americans, with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao joining the Hudson Institute family in 2021.
The Indian-American politician has been named the next Walter P. Stern chair at a time when the institute is grieving the loss of its late former hardbody, who died in 2022.
The details of Nikki Haley’s compensation and work location have not been revealed
As the final straw of the Trump administration, the former UN Ambassador comes after William Barr, the former Attorney General, in 2020, and two-time Secretary of State Pompeo and Chao in 2021.
In Hudson’s statement: “When our policymakers fail to call out our enemies or acknowledge the importance of our alliances, the world is less safe. That is why Hudson’s work is so critical. They believe the American people should have the facts and policymakers should have the solutions to support a secure, free, and prosperous future. I look forward to partnering with them to defend the principles that make America the greatest country in the world,” Haley shared.
The details of Haley’s compensation and work location have not been revealed.
“It is fitting that Nikki has taken on this title. She is a courageous and insightful policymaker, and these qualities are vital in making Hudson the powerhouse policy organization it is today,” Sarah May Stern, the chairperson of the board of trustees stated.