Former President Donald Trump has dismissed a report stating that he and his campaign were considering former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Trump made his comments on Truth Social, stating, "Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well."

The report from Axios had claimed that Haley was in the running to be Trump's nominee for vice president, citing sources familiar with the situation. However, Trump's statement categorically denied these claims, shutting down speculation about a potential partnership between the two.

This news comes after Haley launched her own presidential campaign in February 2023, becoming the first major candidate to challenge Trump. She was the last candidate to contend with Trump in a two-candidate showdown, battling him from the New Hampshire primary in January until Super Tuesday in March. However, on March 6, Haley suspended her White House campaign, one day after Trump won 14 of the 15 GOP nominating contests on Super Tuesday.

Despite exiting the race, Haley has not yet endorsed Trump. In March, she stated, "It is now up to Donald Trump to earn the votes of those in our party and beyond it who did not support him. And I hope he does that," emphasizing the need for Trump to work to gain the support of those who backed her during her own campaign.

Sources confirm that Haley has not spoken with Trump since leaving the race. This lack of communication between the two further hints at a potential distance between them.

While Trump dismissed the report of considering Haley as his running mate, it is worth noting that she continues to receive votes in the Republican primaries, even though she is no longer in the running for the presidential nomination. In the recent Indiana GOP presidential primary, Haley secured nearly 22% of the vote, demonstrating ongoing popularity within the Republican base.

During her White House bid, Haley advocated for a robust U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the need for a proactive stance on global hot spots such as the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas. This put her in contrast to Trump's "America First" agenda, which aimed to limit U.S. involvement in international affairs.

Apart from the dismissal of the report, there has been a heated exchange on social media between Donald Trump Jr., the former president's eldest son, and supporters of Haley. Trump Jr. alleged that Haley's camp floated the report as a strategy to boost attendance at a PAC fundraiser, while Haley's team has not responded to these claims.

Next week, Haley is expected to meet with major donors to her Republican presidential campaign in Charleston, South Carolina. However, sources say that she is not anticipated to encourage donors to contribute to Trump's general election campaign and that no endorsement of the presumptive GOP presidential nominee is pending.

In conclusion, Trump's dismissal of the report regarding Nikki Haley as a potential running mate in the 2024 presidential election dispels rumors and adds further intrigue to the evolving landscape of Republican politics. As the election draws nearer, the stance of key figures within the party, including Haley, will be closely watched.