Nikki Haley, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, has announced her intention to run for the White House in 2024. Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, made the announcement on social media, where she shared a photo of herself with the caption, "Ready to make history," alongside the hashtag #NikkiHaley2024. The South Carolina native, who was elected governor of the state in 2010, was appointed by former President Donald Trump to serve as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017. During her tenure, she was widely praised for her strong stance against human rights abuses in Syria and her efforts to bring stability to the Middle East. Haley's announcement marks a major step forward for the Republican Party, which has seen a decline in support from people of color in recent years. If elected, Haley would become the first woman of color to occupy the White House, and only the second female president in the nation's history. Haley has said she plans to focus her campaign on "uniting a divided nation," and has expressed the need for more bipartisanship in the U.S. political system.