Nikki Haley Defends US Aid to Ukraine

Former South Carolina Governor and 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Speaks Out

Haley: "We have a moral obligation to help Ukraine defend itself."

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, spoke out in favor of continued US support for Ukraine at an event in Iowa on Friday. Haley's comments came after she was interrupted by a protester who questioned the amount of aid being given to Ukraine.

In response, Haley defended the US's commitment to Ukraine, saying that "we have a moral obligation to help them defend themselves." She also noted that the amount of aid being given to Ukraine is relatively small compared to the US's total defense budget.

Haley's comments are in contrast to those of former President Donald Trump, who has been critical of US support for Ukraine. Trump has said that the US should not be "the world's policeman" and that Ukraine should be able to defend itself without US assistance.

Haley's comments are likely to be well received by Republican voters who support continued US involvement in Ukraine. A recent poll found that 63% of Republicans believe that the US should continue to provide military and financial aid to Ukraine.