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In a recent escalation of political rivalry, the turf battle between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley intensified in South Carolina following Trump's comments on Haley's husband's military service. During a Get Out The Vote rally at Coastal Carolina University, Trump made pointed remarks questioning the whereabouts of Major Michael Haley, who is currently serving an active duty deployment in the Horn of Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard. Trump's insinuations about Major Haley's absence, suggesting marital issues as a cause, ignited a fiery response from the former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Nikki Haley, addressing Trump's comments at her own rally in Gilbert, South Carolina, condemned the mocking of her husband's military service and reiterated her call for mental competency tests for political leaders over the age of 75. Haley's sharp rebuke highlighted the importance of respecting military service and questioned Trump's fitness for presidency based on his comments. In a social media response, Major Haley used an image of a wolf to underscore a point about leadership and wisdom, indirectly critiquing Trump's remarks.
This confrontation comes as both parties gear up for the South Carolina primary, with Haley looking to solidify her position as a contender for the GOP nomination against Trump, who has recently achieved an easy victory in Nevada. Trump's strategy included personal attacks and controversial statements about NATO, suggesting a willingness to let Russia "do whatever the hell they want" to any member country not meeting spending obligations, which drew sharp criticism from the White House for endangering American national security and global stability.
The political and personal nature of these exchanges underscores the intensifying battle for the Republican nomination, highlighting deep divisions within the party and raising questions about the impact of such rhetoric on military-friendly voter bases like South Carolina
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https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/10/turf-battle-erupts-in-sc-after-trump-questions-haleys-husbands-military-service-00140836
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