United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday said the U.S. "should never trust Russia."
In an interview with NBC News, Haley's stance on Russia is on the surface night and day from that of President Donald Trump.
"Take it seriously," Haley told NBC News regarding Russia's meddling in the election. "We cannot trust Russia. We should never trust Russia."
Haley told NBC's "Today" show that the president wants to afford every world leader a chance at a partnership, but he also hasn't tried to influence her.
"I think he's very open minded about working with everyone. He doesn't want to cut anyone off," Haley said. "What he has allowed me to do is when I see something wrong, I call them out on it. I will always do that. … He's not once told me, 'Go and be nice to Russia.' He's letting me do my job."
And Haley was clear to make the distinction between her views of Russia and the president's.
"I'm not gonna talk about where the president is because I don't know," Haley said. "I have always made it very clear … that I don't trust Russia."