Former Republican presidential candidate and United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley will join public relations firm Edelman.
It’s a surprising move for a once-rumored vice presidential contender and someone who Trump has said will be on his team “in some form” should he win the election.
Even though Haley endorsed Trump after the assassination attempt on him at a rally in July, this move signals Haley is pursuing other options.
Edelman would not say whether this role precludes her from participating in political activity ahead of the election.
Haley will serve as vice chair within EGA, the firm’s global public affairs consultancy.
She will report to U.S. CEO Kirsty Graham and is expected to begin this month, according to the firm.
Haley acknowledged in a statement that corporate reputation, business and politics have become more entangled.
“In a time of growing complexities in business, policy, and politics —brands need to anticipate what’s coming next. Whether managing a crisis or celebrating a success, industry leaders must be ready to communicate clearly and share their vision forward.”
Communication and CEO advisories have long hired former diplomats, political strategists and government employees to help clients navigate global and regulatory issues.
Now, corporations need help managing hyper-politicized initiatives like diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability.
In response, several public relation firms are staffing up with public affairs professionals and politicians.
Edelman has also hired Max Baucus, a former U.S. senator and ambassador to China, as a senior adviser within EGA.
Meanwhile, the Weber Shandwick Collective has brought on former State Department officials Stephen F. Smith and Michael Turner, along with Biden-Harris alum Ashley Etienne as senior advisers.
And Bully Pulpit International hired Senate alum Scott Mulhauser and U.S. Treasury alum Adam Hodge to lead its tax policy practice group.
As the 2024 elections near and polls continue to fluctuate, advisory firms might begin to tap former Republican operatives to give them an advantage should there be a shift in power in Washington.
Please stay with your new job, We in the GOP, don’t need a Rino.
Send her to Ukraine, they can use her for target practice.
Her vast experience as a warmonger will be an inspiration to up and coming warmongers
Having this woman associated with the Republican Party even worse, serving in any capacity would be a disaster.
Trump wise up. Do you want Demoncrat spies and government moles like your last term? DUMP Haley, she’s now bought by Demoncrat entities. CANNOT be trusted.