July 31
Nikki Haley was pushing against China once again today. She released a variety of plans regarding the nation’s influence on America.
To stop Chinese influence:
- Economically: Make sure China isn’t using our economy to benefit its military and end the export of sensitive technology to Beijing.
- Militarily: Build up our military and strengthen ties with Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and the Philippines. Arm Taiwan with what it needs to defend itself while making sure American naval presence in the Taiwan Strait remains strong.
- Domestically: Eliminate Chinese propaganda and influence from our schools and government, and end normal trade relations if China doesn’t stop the flow of fentanyl that is killing thousands of Americans.
Expansion of policy proposals:
- Roll back Joe Biden’s green energy mandates and handouts that are a giveaway to China
- Cut off Chinese drug trafficking money
- End government purchases of Chinese tech that threatens our national security
- Stop the U.S. government’s collaboration with China on science and technology
- Don’t let up on China sanctions
How to handle energy issues:
- Roll back Biden’s green energy mandates and giveaways, including the Inflation Reduction Act’s taxpayer-funded handouts. The Haley administration will have an all-of-the-above energy policy that prioritizes our national security.
Fentanyl:
- Take on the fentanyl dealers on our soil. Ban WeChat in the U.S. Arrest and prosecute fentanyl traffickers and kingpins.
National security:
- Ground all Chinese drones and stop new purchases at every level of government. Ban states and cities from using any federal taxpayer money to purchase Chinese technology that threatens our national security, like drones that can be used to spy on us. Replace Chinese tech with tech from America or our allies.
Science and technology:
- Cancel the STA (Science and Technological Cooperation). If Biden chooses to renew it, President Haley will pull the United States out of it.
Sanctions:
- NO lifting of sanctions on CCP human rights abusers. A Haley administration will not take the screws off China for its genocide, trampling of freedom and human rights in Hong Kong, fentanyl production, and military-civil fusion program.
Read some of it here.
She also criticised the lack of faith in America’s military.
August 1
Haley received an endorsement in a newspaper.
She also saw her first ads come out.
Donald Trump was indicted on four counts by a grand jury in DC: conspiracy to defraud the US, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights. The maximum penalty is around 55 years.
August 2
Former New Hampshire state representative Kim Rice endorsed Haley in this article.
Another endorser said that they were proud that their daughter admires Haley.
August 3
A quiet day for Haley.
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. As it stands, there is no law against him running, even if he is found guilty and imprisoned. He remains the leader in the Republican race, whilst Haley is down on 3.5%.
August 4
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was announced as Haley’s “Comrade of the Week.” This is due to several Chinese companies basing themselves in the state.
August 5
A quiet day for Haley.
August 6
Haley was at a BBQ held by Iowa State Representative Ashley Hinson in Cedar Rapids.
Unfortunately for Haley, President Trump dominated the news cycle this week with his legal issues. Even more unfortunately, Trump has over 50% in the Republican polling. Haley’s focus on foreign policy remains strong, perhaps to the detriment of domestic issues. Whilst she’s clearly making key policy pledges and making her views clear, it’s not having the desired effect when it comes to polling.