Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, found herself at odds with former President Donald Trump over a misunderstanding regarding the Indiana GOP primary ballot deadline. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the two prominent Republican figures.
On Friday, Trump criticized Haley on his new social media platform, Truth Social, for still working to get her name on the Indiana ballot. He accused her of scrambling to “verify” signatures and qualify for the ballot three days after the deadline, stating, “Not a good look!”
In response, Haley, who is the only major candidate challenging Trump for the Republican nomination, suggested that Trump was confused. She wrote on Twitter, “Looks like he’s confused again.”
The confusion stems from the different deadlines involved in the Indiana primary election process. According to Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, the deadline for filing for the state’s primary election is Feb. 9. The deadline Trump referred to was for presidential candidates to submit petition signatures to county voter registration officials for certification, which was Jan. 30.
This is not the first time Haley has accused Trump of being confused. Before the New Hampshire primary, she questioned his cognitive ability, citing an error he made when he appeared to have confused her with former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Capitol riots.
The exchange between Haley and Trump is the latest in a series of confrontations between the two Republican figures. Despite Trump’s strong lead in the race for the GOP nomination, Haley has been vocal in her criticism of the former president.
Trump’s verbal attacks on Haley have raised concerns about their potential impact on his standing among female voters, a demographic he has struggled with in the past. Meanwhile, Haley has accused the Republican National Committee (RNC) of bias in the primary race.
Haley has expressed her belief in the importance of allowing the American people to have a say in choosing the nominee, criticizing the RNC’s proposal to make Trump the presumptive nominee after only two states have voted. She argues that this goes against the principles of democracy.
The ongoing clashes between Haley and Trump underscore the divisions within the Republican Party as it navigates the 2024 presidential race. As the campaign progresses, it remains to be seen how these confrontations will impact the dynamics of the race and the party as a whole.
Disclaimer: This article was written with the assistance of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
