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Nikki Haley slams rival Republican for calling to end Israel aid
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
Republican presidential candidate former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks at the Christians United For Israel (CUFI) 'Night to Honor Israel' during the CUFI Summit 2023, in Arlington, Virginia., at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, July 17, 2023. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley calls out fellow longshot GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who called for weaning Israel off US defense aid.
“Vivek Ramaswamy is completely wrong to call for ending America’s special bond with Israel,” Haley says.
“Support for Israel is both the morally right and strategically smart thing to do. Both countries are stronger and safer because of our iron-clad friendship. As president, I will never abandon Israel,” Haley says in a statement.
