Overview

• 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.