Lexington, S.C.- South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations:

“Governor Haley’s appointment as U.N. Ambassador shows how far our state has come and how far our nation can go in the 21st century. I couldn’t be more proud that the whole world will get to see Nikki Haley’s strong, principled leadership in action. It’s a great day to be an American!”