"Haley Intensifies Critique Amid Speculation Over Trump's Running Mate Decision"
Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, has faced criticism from rivals Ron DeSantis and Chris Christie for not explicitly ruling out the possibility of being Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 election. Despite the criticism and a targeted campaign by DeSantis, Haley maintains that she is running to win the presidency, not for second place. She has seen a surge in polls in early primary states but continues to deflect direct questions about accepting a vice presidential nomination from Trump, stating that such suggestions are a sign of her opponents "losing."