Haley Reverses Stance on Social Media User Verification Amid Backlash

The Republican presidential candidate's initial proposal drew comparisons to China's social media regulations, sparking criticism from her opponents.

Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, has walked back her declaration that all social media users should be verified, after facing significant backlash.
Haley's initial proposal was seen as a national security measure to eliminate foreign bots spreading misinformation, and to promote civility among users.
Her opponents, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, criticized the proposal as 'dangerous and unconstitutional', comparing it to China's social media regulations.
Haley's campaign clarified that while she does not support anonymous foreign accounts spreading chaos, she supports the right of Americans to have anonymous accounts.
Despite the controversy, political experts suggest that the issue of regulating social media platforms is unlikely to significantly impact Haley's campaign.