Everything We Know About Nikki Haley's Husband, Michael Haley
William Rodriguez
Published Mar 29, 2026
Although many people may not know much about Nikki Haley, a former United Nations Ambassador appointed by former President Donald Trump, perhaps even less is known about her husband, Michael Haley. Nikki chronicled his early years in her book, “Can’t Is Not an Option: My American Story,” sharing that Michael was born in Ohio and lived in a foster home before being adopted by Bill and Carole Haley when he was four years old.
Nikki and Michael first crossed paths at Clemson University in South Carolina, according to The Herald (via Business Insider). In fact, the college sweethearts met during Nikki’s first weekend at college, back in 1989. Michael went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Management.
The couple was married on September 7, 1996, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. They celebrated with two ceremonies, one Sikh and the other Methodist, with Nikki explaining to The New York Times: “I was born and raised with the Sikh faith, my husband and I were married in the Methodist Church, our children have been baptized in the Methodist Church, and currently we attend both.”
Post source: The List