Nikki Haley Reverses Stance on State Secession Rights

After initially suggesting states could secede, Haley clarifies that the Constitution prohibits such actions.

Nikki Haley, while running for president, retracted her earlier statement that states have the right to secede from the U.S., acknowledging the Constitution's stance against it.
The reversal came after Haley's comments on a radio show and a CNN interview sparked controversy and confusion.
Haley's backtrack aligns with a Supreme Court ruling from 1869, which established that the U.S. is an 'indestructible union' and states cannot unilaterally secede.
The issue arose from discussions about Texas' long-standing talks of secession, with Haley emphasizing the importance of states' rights and government responsiveness.
Haley also addressed past comments on the Civil War and slavery, affirming that the Civil War was indeed about slavery.