#NikkiHaleyResigns: Ivanka would be 'dynamite' at UN, says Trump
What's the story
US President Donald Trump said he is certain that his daughter Ivanka would be "dynamite" as the US Ambassador to the UN, but conceded that he would be "accused of nepotism" if he selected her to replace Indian-American Nikki Haley.
Haley, 46, announced yesterday she would resign from her post as the US Ambassador to the UN effective at the end of 2018.
Details
Trump will announce Haley's replacement in next two-three weeks
As President Trump heaped praise on Haley's performance during her tenure as the envoy to the world body, he said many people would like to replace her.
Trump said that he expects to name a replacement for Haley in the next "two to three weeks" and that he would be talking about candidates with the former South Carolina Governor and others.
Claims
If I pick Ivanka, I'd be accused of nepotism: Trump
When asked about some possible names, Trump picked Ivanka's name saying she "would be incredible."
"That doesn't mean I'd pick her, because you'd be accused of nepotism, but it's nothing to do with that. Even though I'm not sure there's anybody more competent in the world. The people that know, know that Ivanka would be dynamite," replied Trump to a question.
Information
Haley praised Ivanka, but latter ruled herself out of race
Speculation that Ivanka would take on the post mounted after Haley praised her and her husband, Jared Kushner, while discussing her resignation at the Oval Office. Soon after the President's remarks, Ivanka Trump took to Twitter to rule herself out of the running for ambassadorship.
Twitter Post
That replacement will not be me: Ivanka
It is an honor to serve in the White House alongside so many great colleagues and I know that the President will nominate a formidable replacement for Ambassador Haley. That replacement will not be me.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 9, 2018