Former President Donald Trump mocked his opponent Nikki Haley for not having her husband by her side, ignoring the fact that she is serving in the military overseas.
President Trump attacked Haley on Saturday at a rally in Conway, South Carolina, while talking about meeting with the former Palmetto governor at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, mansion.
“Then she came to see me at Mar-a-Lago. ‘Sir, I will never go against you.'” She brought her husband. where is your husband? Oh, he’s not there,” President Trump bellowed.
“He’s gone. What happened to her husband? What happened to her husband? Where is he? He’s gone! He knew.” He knew,” Trump said.
Maj. Michael Haley, an officer in the South Carolina National Guard, is currently In one year’s development In conjunction with the 218th Maneuver Enhanced Bridge, which provides assistance in the Horn of Africa. He was assigned in June.
Shortly after Trump’s remarks, Haley fired back while speaking to voters at a campaign trail in Gilbert, South Carolina.
“I’m proud of Michael’s contributions. Every military spouse knows it’s a family sacrifice. …If you make fun of the accomplishments of veterans, you don’t deserve a driver’s license. , much less qualified to be president of the United States,” Haley said. NBC News reported.
“Donald, if you have something to say, don’t say it behind my back. Get on the debate stage and say it to my face,” she said.
Haley also criticized Trump on social media.
“Michael is sent to serve our country and that’s something you know nothing about” Haley he tweeted. “A person who continues to disrespect the sacrifices of military families is not qualified to be commander in chief.”
Michael Haley also threw shade at the former president and appeared to tag him. Tweet There was a meme that said, “What is the difference between humans and animals?” Animals will never allow the stupidest animal to lead the herd. ”
President Trump also claimed on Saturday that he had warned North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies that if they did not pay their obligations to the military alliance, he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever they want.”
The 45th president relayed this story while boasting of his negotiation skills.
“One of the presidents of a great nation stood up and said, ‘If we don’t pay and the Russians attack us, will you protect us?'” Trump said. “I said, ‘Did you not pay? Are you in arrears?’ He said, ‘Yes, let’s say that happened.’ No, I won’t protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever they want. ”
It is unclear whether this conversation actually took place or whether President Trump intended to follow through on his threat.
President Trump has long been vocal about his frustration that NATO members are not paying their fair share and the United States is being forced to shoulder the burden.
Haley and Trump are scheduled to face off in the South Carolina primary on February 24, with Trump, the clear Republican front-runner, defeating Haley in her home state and winning four straight primaries or caucuses. Aim for.
