Nikki Haley is praising President Trump’s decision to launch the airstrike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
“Qassem Soleimani was an arch terrorist with American blood on his hands,” the former ambassador to the United Nations tweeted. “His demise should be applauded by all who seek peace and justice. Proud of President Trump for doing the strong and right thing.”
Qassem Soleimani was an arch terrorist with American blood on his hands. His demise should be applauded by all who seek peace and justice. Proud of President Trump for doing the strong and right thing. @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 3, 2020
Soleimani and his Quds Force were “responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more,” according to the Department of Defense.
Haley has been an outspoken critic of Iran, saying in a 2018 speech that the regime “has existed outside the community of law-abiding nations.”
“The Iranian regime has backed dictators who gas their own people. It stokes conflict. It funds foreign fighters and terrorists. It transfers missiles to militants. It acts against the interests and policies of this Security Council, time and time again,” she said.
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