Presidential candidate and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley found herself in an interesting predicament when questioned about her criticisms of fellow candidate and former President Donald Trump. During an appearance on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto, Haley was asked if she was concerned about angering the Republican base with her critiques, considering her previous role as ambassador to the U.N. under Trump’s administration.
Cavuto, in a straightforward manner, posed the question to Haley, stating, “Governor, you’ve been very forthright about this and getting more in Donald Trump’s face. Are you worried you will risk the wrath of his voters and supporters who are pretty much in lockstep with him and make up a large part of the Republican base right now?”
Haley’s response, though unexpected, shed light on her perspective. She argued that it was unreasonable to expect her to constantly “love” Trump, as she even admitted to not loving her husband all the time. She emphasized the importance of providing the truth to Trump’s voters, supporters, and the American people, regardless of whether it aligned with their expectations.
Acknowledging the disagreements she had with Trump, Haley clarified that she believed he was the right president at the right time. However, she stressed the need to move forward as a country and escape the continuous chaos and negativity that seemed to plague the political landscape.
Cavuto, seeking further clarification, interjected, “Does that mean he’s the wrong president this time? If the Republicans nominate him as your leader and as your presidential candidate, would you not support him?”
In response, Haley made her stance clear. She affirmed that she would support the Republican candidate who emerged from the debates, emphasizing her commitment to the party. Although she had reservations about Trump’s presidency, she remained dedicated to the Republican cause and expressed her willingness to back the chosen nominee.
“Governor, you’ve been very forthright about this and getting more in Donald Trump’s face,” said Cavuto, who asked if she’s worried she will “risk the wrath of his voters and supporters who are pretty much in lockstep with him and make up a large part of the Republican base right now.”
Haley responded by saying it is unreasonable to expect her to “love” Trump all the time, as she does not even love her husband all the time:
HALEY: Neil, his voters, and supporters, and the American people want the truth. I just speak hard truths. You’ve got some people who are mad that I don’t love Trump 90, you know, a hundred percent of the time. I don’t love my husband a hundred percent of the time.
You’ve got some people who are upset that I don’t disagree with him a hundred percent of the time. I think he was the right president at the right time. I call it like I see it. And so, look, I think he was the right president at the right time. I just think we need to move forward. Our country can’t keep dealing with this chaos and this negativity–
CAVUTO: Sorry, Governor. Does that mean he’s the wrong president this time? If the Republicans nominate him as your leader and as your presidential candidate, you would not support him?
HALEY: I have said and I say it to every Republican candidate who’s gonna get on that debate stage. I will support the Republican that comes out of that.
