President Biden defended Nikki Haley against attacks from former President Donald Trump over her husband’s absence from the campaign.
On Saturday, at a rally in Conway, South Carolina, President Trump criticized Maj. Michael Haley, asking, “What happened to her husband?” where is he? He’s gone! he knew. “
“The answer is that Major Haley is currently overseas, serving his country. I know he thinks our military is ‘shitholes,’ but if you get a slap in the face… This man will never know service to his country.” Biden posted on X Sunday.
Last June, Michael Haley In one year’s development To the Horn of Africa with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
President Trump has weathered similar confusion over former first lady Melania Trump’s infrequent public appearances on the campaign trail.
He explained that she was staying away from the spotlight. Melania appeared at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday evening. It was to take care of his ailing mother, who passed away last month at the age of 78.
Michael Haley quickly fired back at Trump, posting a wolf meme that read, “What’s the difference between humans and animals?” Animals will never allow the stupidest animal to lead the herd. ”
Nikki Haley served as President Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018.
“Michael is sent to serve our country, and that’s something you know nothing about. A person who continues to disrespect the sacrifices of military families is not qualified to be commander in chief,” she said. X counterattacked on Saturday.
The former South Carolina governor also used his conflict with President Trump to renew his call to confront him on the debate stage.
“Get on the debate stage and say it to my face,” she scoffed.
President Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Haley’s refusal to withdraw from the 2024 Republican presidential race, given her landslide victory and commanding lead in the polls.
Haley is hopeful that her home state of South Carolina, where she was governor from 2011 to 2017, will step up its pushback against her.
South Carolina’s Republican primary election is scheduled for February 24th.
In addition to his comments about Michael Haley, President Trump also came under scrutiny for questioning the United States’ commitment to NATO countries that are not meeting their obligations.
“I said, ‘Everyone will pay.’ They said, ‘If we don’t pay, are you still going to protect us?’ I said, “Absolutely not.” They couldn’t believe the answer,” Trump said during the rally, reflecting on his own presidency.
He also claimed that “one of the presidents of a great power” asked if the United States would protect him from Russia “if we don’t pay.”
“No, I won’t protect you,” Trump said. “In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever they want to do. You have to pay. You have to pay the bills.”
Mr. Trump was a strong supporter of requiring NATO members to spend 2% of their gross domestic product on national defense.
In 2022, only seven of the then 30 NATO member states met the 2% threshold. According to its annual report It was released last year. Finland later joined the alliance, bringing the number of member states to 31.
The White House slammed President Trump for mulling having Russia attack a NATO ally.
“Encouraging a brutal regime to invade its closest ally is horrifying and inexcusable, and it threatens America’s national security, the world’s It is endangering stability and the domestic economy.” According to the Associated Press.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg responded to President Trump’s remarks, saying, “Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines our overall security, including that of the United States, and puts American and European soldiers at further risk.” It will expose you to it.”
