Haley Clarifies Stance on Secession, Says Constitution Forbids It

Amid discussions on Texas' defense rights, Nikki Haley backtracks on secession comments, emphasizing states' rights and the importance of being close to the people.

Nikki Haley clarifies her stance on state secession, stating that the Constitution does not allow it, countering her earlier suggestion that Texas could leave the U.S. if it chose to.
Haley's comments come amid discussions on Texas' right to defend itself and the state's frustration with the federal government's handling of border security.
The former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential candidate emphasized the importance of states' rights and being close to the people.
Haley faced backlash for her initial comments and for previously not mentioning slavery as a cause of the Civil War, which she later clarified.
Haley is under pressure to perform well in the upcoming South Carolina GOP primary after losing early contests to Donald Trump.