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Nikki Haley Clarifies Civil War Comment Amid Feud with Don Lemon

Former CNN anchor criticizes GOP presidential hopeful for lack of grace during their previous spat.

  • Nikki Haley, GOP presidential hopeful, sparked controversy by initially failing to mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War during a campaign stop in New Hampshire.
  • Haley later clarified her remarks, stating that 'of course the Civil War was about slavery.'
  • Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who was fired from the network earlier this year, criticized Haley for her comments and for her previous lack of grace when he misspoke about her.
  • Lemon had previously made a controversial comment about Haley's age, suggesting she was 'not in her prime.'
  • Haley used Lemon's comment in her fundraising efforts and publicly celebrated his firing from CNN.
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