US Elections 2024: At a campaign rally in Conway, South Carolina, former President Donald Trump launched a personal attack against Nikki Haley, questioning the whereabouts of her husband, Maj. Michael Haley. Mockingly, Trump insinuated that something might be amiss in their marriage due to his absence from her campaign trail.Trump on Haley: Wheres her husband Oh, hes away. Hes away! What happened to her husband What happened to her husband. Where is he Hes gone. pic.twitter.com/EeifanSxiF— Acyn (@Acyn) February 10, 2024US Elections 2024: Nikki Haleys responseResponding to Trumps remarks, Nikki Haley addressed the issue at a campaign event in Gilbert, South Carolina. She clarified that her husband is currently on active duty deployment in the Horn of Africa for the South Carolina Army National Guard. Haley challenged Trump to confront her face-to-face in a debate rather than making such remarks behind her back.US Elections 2024: Haleys rebuke and challengesHaley firmly stated that anyone who mocks the service of a combat veteran is unfit to be president. She called for mental competency tests for individuals over 75, including Trump, to assess their fitness for office. Haley reiterated her stance that mocking the service of a combat veteran disqualifies one from holding the highest office in the country.Nikki Haley responds to Trumps attack on her husband, Michael Haley: “If you mock the service of a combat veteran, you dont deserve a drivers license, let alone being President of the United States.” pic.twitter.com/ZirflM9pKu— Dylan Wells (@dylanewells) February 10, 2024US Elections 2024: Maj. Haleys responseMaj. Haley, through a post on social media platform X, tagged Trump and multiple news outlets, sharing a meme that emphasized the importance of leadership and respect for veterans. The post featured bold white text overlaying a portrait of a wolf, highlighting the distinction between humans and animals in leadership.@realDonaldTrump @GOP @CNN @FoxNews @wsjournal @USATODAY @nytimes @AP pic.twitter.com/BS6uODv6kr— Michael Haley (@WMichaelHaley) February 10, 2024Trumps history of controversial remarks on military serviceTrumps derogatory remarks about military service members, including his comments about Sen. John McCains war hero status and reports of disparaging remarks about deceased veterans, have sparked widespread condemnation. Despite denial, reports from former senior staff members have raised questions about Trumps respect for military service.
