Amid growing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, two key aides to Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley have resigned.
Haley tweeted on Wednesday night that Communications Director Jonathan Wachtel and Chief Of Staff Steven Groves were leaving due to “family concerns.”
Thanks for your concern.Both Jonathan&Steve have recently encountered family concerns.They will always be a part of the team & dear friends.
— Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) August 10, 2017
Two people with contacts inside the U.S. Mission to the United Nations confirmed the resignations to Politico, although an exact date for when the resignations will take effect is unclear. The resignations were first reported by journalist Laura Rozen.
Before joining Haley’s staff, Groves served as a research fellow at the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, while Wachtel reported on the UN for Fox News.
Politico also reported that “despite his conservative bona fides, Groves never really broke into Haley’s inner circle.” Groves argued for the U.S. to end relations with the UN Human Rights Council over its criticism of Israel and should pull out of the Paris Climate Accord.
Haley recently oversaw the passage of a UN Security Council resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program.
At least one of the guys leaving was unable to break into her inner circle and was a doctrinaire Conservative ideologue. It looks like Haley is flexing her muscle. In many ways she is the new face of US foreign policy and she seems to be relishing her role.
I liked Haley before she jumped in with Trump. Not so much now. Good luck with finding replacements.
Sounds like at least one of these guys had no business being anywhere UN Plaza to begin with.
So. Much. Winning. The Titanic sank in one night; I’m guessing it will take this “Administration” about 11 months.
Yep, sounds as if there’s only but so much kool-aid that Haley is willing to swallow. Yes, she’s a shill for the Rump regime but perhaps not in the face of overwhelming evidence.