Staff Reports
In a political theater worthy of a soap opera, Nikki Haley, the former Governor of South Carolina, is staging a new episode titled “Nikki Can’t Move On.” This Sunday, she graced CBS’s “Face the Nation” with her presence to make a point so clear it requires no hazy interpretations: if she thought Donald Trump was a “great candidate,” there’s no way she would have jumped into the presidential race herself. The reason behind her decision, according to Haley, was her unwavering belief in her own superior qualifications.
While Haley ponders her own self-worth, Trump stands strong as the presumptive nominee for the 2024 Republican presidential election. This fact prompted CBS host Margaret Brennan to ask if Haley would be willing to support Trump in the home stretch of the campaign. Her response, cloaked in half-hearted enthusiasm, was a dance of political ambiguity, suggesting she’d be “happy to be helpful” if Trump decided to reach out. The irony is thick; the very individual she has been subtly undermining is the one she’s expected to rally behind.
Haley refused to respond after she was asked if Trump was a good candidate and only said “he is the Republican nominee.”
TRUTH: Haley said it was “not a question” but Kamala HQ cut the clip off short.
Kamala HQ has been caught lying to X users once again. pic.twitter.com/jbYH3pyAye— Ernest Beier (@ezpcsystem) September 8, 2024
Things took an even more awkward turn as Brennan tried to entice Haley into discussing Trump’s recent controversies, particularly those concerning his legal battles with E. Jean Carroll. Instead of addressing policy, the CBS host attempted to distract with grievances that are serving the left’s perpetual agenda. Haley was quick to steer the conversation back to the broad strokes of policy rather than the sordid details of Trump’s personal life, demonstrating that public perception should hinge on real issues and not sensationalist distractions.
In a perhaps futile effort to play both sides, she acknowledged Trump as the Republican nominee while simultaneously airing her grievances about his style and approach. However, she quickly shifted gears to highlight the dismal alternative: Kamala Harris. The contrast between the two candidates couldn’t be clearer, with Haley emphasizing that anywhere voters look, the policies matter more than personality. For her, the practicality of voting based on national security and economic strength is paramount—a wise perspective, especially when comparing Trump’s record against Harris and the current administration.
Haley’s convoluted position boils down to one thing: when faced with the reality of the 2024 election choices, she reluctantly views Trump as the lesser of two evils. In a twist of irony, she seems to acknowledge his policies deliver results that benefit families, the economy, and national security. As for whether Trump will be dialing her number to ask for support, the odds appear slim. However, in this unpredictable political landscape, anything—or perhaps nothing—could happen. For now, it looks like Haley remains a sidelined contender, with an intriguing amount of bitterness towards the winner of the primary she lost.
