Nalin Haley Biography
Nalin Haley is an American student at Villanova University in Pennsylvania best known as the son of the diplomat and politician, Nikki Haley.
Nalin Haley Career
Haley enrolled at Villanova University in Pennsylvania in 2020 and commenced his senior year in August 2023. Nikki Haley, his mother and presidential aspirant, celebrated the beginning of her lastborn’s final academic year.
Nikki earned her BS degree in accounting and finance from Clemson University in 1994. She has been known by her middle name since birth, which means “little one” in Punjabi, and initially worked for FCR Corporation, a waste management and recycling company. Later, she joined her family’s clothing business, assuming the roles of bookkeeper and chief financial officer. After marrying Michael Haley in 1996, she became actively involved in civic affairs. In 1998, she joined the board of directors of the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce, followed by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce in 2003. She assumed the role of treasurer for the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2003 and became its president in 2004. Additionally, she chaired the Lexington Gala, raising funds for a local hospital, and served on various organizations.
These organizations include the Lexington Medical Foundation, Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation, and West Metro Republican Women. She was the president of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and chaired the 2006 Friends of Scouting Leadership Division campaign. In 2004, she ran for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 87, focusing on education reform and property tax relief. Despite unexpected competition from incumbent Larry Koon, she persevered, advancing to a runoff election where she defeated Koon with 55 percent of the vote. Notably, she became the first Indian-American to hold office in South Carolina, ran unopposed for re-election in 2006 and secured a substantial victory in 2008 with 83 percent of the vote. In 2012, she credited Hillary Clinton with inspiring her to enter politics.
On May 14, 2009, she declared her candidacy for the Republican nomination for the governorship of South Carolina in the 2010 election. Her decision to run was influenced by the encouragement of the incumbent governor and fellow Republican, Mark Sanford. She garnered endorsements from prominent figures, including former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Jenny Sanford, the first lady of South Carolina. Notably, she also secured an endorsement from former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin three weeks before the primary. The Republican gubernatorial primary occurred on June 8, 2010, where she received 49% of the vote, leading to a runoff election on June 22. She emerged victorious in the runoff with a 65 to 35 percent margin. She triumphed in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating Democratic candidate Vincent Sheheen with 51% of the vote against Sheheen’s 47%.
Notably, her election marked her as the third non-white governor elected by a Southern state, following Virginia’s Douglas Wilder and Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal. On August 12, 2013, she declared her intention to seek a second term as governor. In the Republican primary, she initially faced a challenge from Tom Ervin, who later withdrew and reentered the race as an independent. As in the previous election, Vincent Sheheen from the Democratic Party ran against her. Other candidates in the race included Libertarian Steve French and United Citizens Party candidate Morgan Bruce Reeves. The five candidates participated in two debates. A week after the second debate, Tom Ervin withdrew from the race and endorsed Vincent Sheheen. Despite the dynamics of the campaign, she was successfully reelected on November 4, 2014, defeating Vincent Sheheen with a vote share of 55.9% to 41.3%.
Nomination and confirmation as the United States ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018)
On November 23, 2016, then-President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Nikki Haley for the position of ambassador to the United Nations. After taking office on January 20, 2017, Trump officially submitted Haley’s nomination to the United States Senate. She received confirmation two days later with an overwhelming vote of 96–4. The four senators who voted against her were independent Bernie Sanders (Vermont) and Democrats Martin Heinrich (New Mexico), Tom Udall (New Mexico), and Chris Coons (Delaware).
Although President Trump had reportedly considered her for the role of secretary of state, she declined the offer. Notably, she became the first Indian American to hold a Cabinet-level position. Upon her confirmation by the U.S. Senate, she resigned as the governor of South Carolina, and Lt. Governor Henry McMaster assumed the role of governor. She was officially sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence on January 25, 2017. Shortly thereafter, on January 27, 2017, she met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York City. Additionally, she succeeded Ambassador Samantha Power in her new role.
2023 Presidential campaign
In July 2022, Nikki Haley hinted at a potential run for the presidency in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This happened during a Christians United for Israel summit in Washington, D.C. She emphasized her stance on shredding any Iran nuclear deal on her first day in office. On February 14, 2023, she officially announced her candidacy, making her the second major candidate to declare for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. This follows Donald Trump, who had already announced his campaign. She had previously stated that she would not run if Trump sought the nomination. Notably, she is the fifth woman and the first woman of color to be a major candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
Throughout the race, she was considered a contender and garnered attention for her positions. In late October 2023, she polled at approximately 8.3% in national Republican primary opinion polls. This shows her trailing behind Trump and Ron DeSantis. Haley received endorsements from U.S. representatives Ralph Norman and Will Hurd, as well as Cindy Warmbier, mother of Otto Warmbier. In November 2023, she secured an endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action, an organization affiliated with the Koch network. In early January 2024, CNN reported that she polled within single digits of Trump (32% for Haley to 39% for Trump) in New Hampshire. On January 15, 2024, she finished in third place in the Iowa caucuses with 19% of the vote, while Trump received 51% and DeSantis 21%.
Notably, Haley won in Johnson County by one vote. On January 19, former presidential candidate and current U.S. senator Tim Scott endorsed Trump for president. This sparked notable commentary in the press regarding his decision to endorse Trump over Haley, who had appointed Scott to the Senate.
Nikki Haley Salary
Haley earns an annual salary of about $2,500,000-$3,500,000.
Nikki Haley Net Worth
Haley has an estimated net worth of about $60 Million – $65 Million which she has earned through her career as a politician.
Nalin Haley Age
Haley was born on September 6, 2001, in South Carolina, United States. He is 23 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 6th of September every year.
Nalin Haley Height and Weight
Haley stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Nalin Haley Family
Haley is the son of Nikki and Michael Haley, an officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He also has an older sister called Rena Haley, a registered nurse. Rena tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Joshua Jackson, a former Clemson University football player, on April 15, 2023. His maternal grandfather, Ajit Singh Randhawa, served as a professor at Punjab Agricultural University. Meanwhile, Raj Kaur Randhawa, his maternal grandmother, obtained her law degree from the University of Delhi. Additionally, he has uncles and aunts among them; Mitti, Charan, Simran and Lee Anne.
Nalin Haley Wife and Children
Haley has not disclosed his relationship status as he is very private with his personal life. However, this information will be updated when available.
How Nikki Haley Helped Bail Out Her Parents and Built An $8 Million Fortune
The financial story of Nikki Haley has its origins in her childhood. Her parents, Ajit and Raj Randhawa, moved to America from India in 1969, settling in Bamberg, South Carolina. Her father became a professor, and her mother opened a clothing business named Exotica International in 1976. At the age of 12, she began tracking finances for her mother’s business. After studying accounting at Clemson University and working for her family’s business, she entered politics. Eventually, she became the governor of South Carolina in 2010. Her parents faced financial challenges in the mid-2010s, leading to them borrowing money from her and her husband in 2014. In 2017, facing foreclosure on their properties, Haley and her husband made moves to help her parents, incorporating a company named Ikor Systems LLC.
They facilitated the sale of her parents’ strip mall to Ikor Systems, which assumed their remaining debt. Despite these efforts, foreclosure proceedings continued on the Randhawas’ lake house. In January 2018, Ikor Systems sold the strip mall, and Nikki Haley released the mortgage. She canceled her junior mortgage on her parents’ house in June. Despite these actions, the foreclosure case progressed, leading to the auction of the Randhawas’ property in 2019 at a price lower than what they paid for it. Around the same time, Haley’s financial situation improved as she left her UN ambassador role. She sold books, ventured into speaking engagements, and purchased a home on Kiawah Island. In 2022, she released another book, dedicating it to her mother for teaching her valuable life lessons.
Nikki Haley Books
Haley’s writings offer valuable insights into her background, identity, political journey, and connections with Donald Trump. In her first book, “Can’t Is Not an Option” (Sentinel, 2012), she shares her upbringing in Bamberg, S.C., as part of the only Indian American family in town. The book traces her political ascent from a relatively unknown state lawmaker to becoming South Carolina’s governor, making history as the first woman and person of color to hold the position.
Her second book, “With All Due Respect” (St. Martin’s Press), was published in 2019 after her term as the ambassador to the United Nations in Donald J. Trump’s administration. It delves into her transformation from governor to diplomat. The 272-page memoir, released amid the media frenzy surrounding Trump’s first impeachment, reflects her alignment with White House perspectives and her defense of Trump’s character. In her 2022 collection of essays, “If You Want Something Done” (St. Martin’s Press), titled after a Margaret Thatcher quote often used by Haley in national debates, she explores the lives of pioneering women, providing a broader perspective on various issues. These writings collectively offer readers a multifaceted view of Haley’s personal and political journey.
“If You Want Something Done,” Haley’s 2022 collection of essays, serves as an inspirational tribute to women who defied obstacles and opposition to achieve their goals, including Haley herself. The book celebrates the stories of ten remarkable women who exhibited courage and leadership. These range from well-known figures like Margaret Thatcher and Golda Meir to lesser-known but influential leaders like Jeane Kirkpatrick, Cindy Warmbier, Virginia Walden Ford, and Claudette Colvin. The narrative is interwoven with anecdotes from Haley’s own childhood and political career, creating a personal and compelling account. “If You Want Something Done” aims to inspire the next generation of leaders by showcasing the strength and determination of women who have made a significant impact throughout history.