Nikki Haley Faces Backlash Over Comments on Personal Experiences with Racism

Critics Question Haley's Claims and Criticize Her Understanding of America's Racial History as New Hampshire Primary Approaches

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential contender, has been criticized for comments she made about experiencing racism growing up in the South.
Many conservatives, including comedian Terrence K. Williams and conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza, have publicly questioned Haley's claims.
Haley's comments have resurfaced as the New Hampshire primary approaches, where her success is said to depend on voters with Democratic leanings.
Haley has also been criticized for stating that America has 'never been a racist country', a comment that some believe demonstrates a lack of understanding of the country's history and current racial issues.
Haley's comments and her handling of the issue of race have been seen by some as an attempt to differentiate herself from former President Trump, while also appealing to his base.