Donald Trump made noise in 2015 about running as an independent if he failed to clinch the Republican presidential nomination. This year, some have speculated that Nikki Haley could jump into the general election field with the gang at No Labels and mount a third party run against Trump and President Joe Biden.
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People listen as Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event on January 22, 2024, in Salem, New Hampshire. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
People listen as Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event on January 22, 2024, in Salem, New Hampshire. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)



