
But, as she said herself, she had a track record in shaking up staid, traditional government bodies - a quality that surely appealed to Trump.
Haley's decision surprised several senior White House aides, Chief of Staff John Kelly and Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump said Haley first told him about six months ago that she would like to "take a little time off" at the end of this year.
There has been frequent speculation that Haley harbors her own presidential ambitions.
Haley, a rookie to global politics, was an unusual pick for to be United Nations envoy.
Powell was with Haley in SC over the weekend, according to a photo posted to her Twitter feed. An April 2018 Quinnipiac poll found Haley garnering a whopping 63% approval rate from Americans, with 75% of Republicans, 63% of independents and 55% of Democrats approving of her job performance.
Her with-us-or-against-us approach grated on many diplomats, but she was widely considered to be an internationalist ally, our correspondent adds.
The president said she "has been very special to me, she has done an incredible job, she is a fantastic person, very importantly, but she is also somebody that gets it".
Though she's criticized some of Trump's moves, she wrote in a Washington Post op-ed on September 7 - after the infamous anonymous op-ed in the New York Times rocked Washington - that she "proudly" serves in the Trump administration. Some even suggested Haley was running for president in 2020 with Trump's support.
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" After 23 incredible years as a footballer, I have decided now is the right time to retire from playing ", read the post. The Chelsea legend played 717 times for his boyhood club, 78 times for his country and won countless trophies.
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However, Peterson said after the defeat that he suffered a dislocated shoulder near the end of the first half. Chris Thompson has a rib injury he suffered on the two point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter.
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She said she would be campaigning for "this one", pointing to Mr Trump.
Pompeo has led policy on talks with North Korea, while Bolton has taken the lead on trying to implement Trump's hard line against Iran.
Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, announced her resignation Tuesday in a move that President Trump said had been in the works for months, but which caught many White House officials by surprise.
"I expect to continue to speak out from time to time on important public policy matters, but I will surely not be a candidate for any office in 2020", she wrote.
Her conservative views and plainspoken but warm style were popular in her home state. She cited US action on Syrian chemical weapons, trade deals, the arms embargo in South Sudan, U.N. sanctions against North Korea, pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal and moving the USA embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. "Countries may not like what we do, but they respect what we do", Haley said. If Haley's exit isn't imminent, why not wait till after the election so it doesn't look like the administration is shedding one of its best-liked, steadying forces?
"They should be heard, and they should be dealt with", Haley told CBS. "And I do think that sometimes it's good to rotate in other people who can put that same energy and power into it", Haley said. I am proud of our record.
Haley has long taken a tougher public stance on Russian Federation than Trump, who has sought better relations with President Vladimir Putin.
The announcement has especially shocked supporters of Israel. Trump then decided not to go ahead with the move.
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Yi criticized Pompeo for the US government's actions towards Taiwan, claiming that Washington is interfering in Chinese affairs. China and the United States are at odds over trade and Beijing's militarization of islands it claims in the South China Sea.
Limo in NY crash that killed 20 failed inspection
The Board is investigating the crash, including whether the limo had any mechanical problems. "One of them had two children". Schumer added, "I commend the NTSB's immediate aid on scene and am very confident that we will have concrete answers soon".
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WWE will be holding qualifiying matches on Raw and SmackDown leading up to the event. Michaels had "retired" after losing a Streak versus Career match at WrestleMania 26.
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Pulling herself out of a destructive cycle, she chooses to become Batwoman and fight crime. This first look at Batwoman comes as the crossover begins shooting in Vancouver BC.
Sky Sports pundit aims Man City barb at Reds’ title chances
They're playing an attractive brand of football and Eden Hazard has been the standout player in the Premier League thus far. But if it is an open game at Anfield, or any open game against Liverpool, you don't even have one percent of a chance.
Jamal Khashoggi disappearance: Saudi Arabia allows Turkey to search consulate
Turkish journalist Muhammad Kanabkali expressed astonishment at the claim by some media persons that Khashoggi has died. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had seen conflicting reports on the safety and whereabouts of Khashoggi.
Sevastova to face Wozniacki in Beijing final
Recently-crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the ongoing Hong Kong Open citing a back injury. "I feel like we both fought as hard as we could".
Watch Google's Pixel 3 Event Live Stream Right Here
Lastly, we may also see the Pixel Buds 2, the improved version of truly wireless headsets, and an alternative of Apple AirPods. Although it's not been confirmed by Google it's nearly certain that two devices will be shown to the world during the keynote.
Hubble Telescope Stops Collecting Data After Mechanical Fault
Engineers were forced to suspend the telescopes' scientific activities over the weekend after one of its gyroscope's failed. The newly failed gyro is the last of that old design, and it lasted about six months longer than expected.
Girl scout among 34 dead found in Indonesian quake quagmire
In a rare move, Indonesia's government has appealed for global help to cope with the tragedy unfolding on Sulawesi island. A local resident navigates the ruins of Petobo in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
USA and UK Governments Back Denial of Supermicro Story
Given that this story is too huge to just sweep under the rug, denials came in swiftly from both Amazon and Apple. The chips were said to have allowed secret access to internal networks.
United Nations report warns of possible climate disaster by 2040
The rise has already triggered consequences we are seeing through the seasons such as more extreme weather. We expect to lose 75 to 90 percent of coral reefs by 1.5°C; at 2.0 °C, that number is over 99 percent .
Opponents vow Sen. Collins will pay price for Kavanaugh vote
Holder, Judge Kavanaugh rejected a challenge to the ACA on narrow procedural grounds, preserving the law in full". Wade , which was affirmed by the Supreme Court in a 1992 case, is "a precedent on a precedent".
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Meanwhile, radio commentator Alan Jones , who last week launched into an aggressive argument with Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron over the ad, has apologised for his remarks .
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It was a showing that didn't do Washington any favors as it battles through a division that is anyone's game. Gruden also said running back Adrian Peterson has a shoulder strain and will have an MRI.