Former two-term South Carolina Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has secured the support of television personality and retired judge, Judith Sheindlin, also known as Judge Judy in the run-up to the 2024 presidential race. The outspoken celebrity judge praised Haley for her intelligence and executive credentials. She emphasized Haley’s international experience as an ambassador to the United Nations and her unique quality of ‘real common sense.’ Haley swiftly reciprocated the gesture, describing Judge Judy as a “no-nonsense lady” and adding that she was “honored to have her support”.
Haley has recently garnered significant momentum in her bid for presidency, thanks in part to her strong performances in the early Republican primary debates. Haley is steadily catching up to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and is currently in a distant second place behind former President Donald Trump. She is also in second place to Trump in New Hampshire, where the nation’s first primary is held. Speaking on Fox News this past weekend, Haley voiced her enthusiasm, stating, “We can feel the momentum on the ground. We can feel the excitement.”
Judge Judy, who hosted the extremely popular show “Judge Judy” for 25 years, has now become the presiding judge on Amazon Freevee’s “Judy Justice.” The show has become Amazon Freevee’s top-rated original series, drawing in over 150 million viewers during the past two years. She thus remains a significant presence in American pop culture and her endorsement of Haley is likely significant among those who are fans of the show and hold her in high esteem.
As Haley continues to climb in the Republican ranks, the endorsement from Judge Judy only adds to her credibility as a presidential contender. Many view her endorsement as a signal to conservatives that Haley is a capable leader with the required credentials to restore America.
Haley’s time as governor of South Carolina further attests to her executive capabilities. She was the state’s first female governor and won re-election by a large margin, boasting an approval rating that hovered around 60%.
Nikki Haley’s momentum in the polls and support from figures such as Judge Judy may be indicators of a promising future for the former governor. This early endorsement further elevates Haley’s chances in the Republican primaries and signals potential support from conservative voters down the line.