Nikki Haley Criticizes Trump's Border Crisis Approach, Calls for Immediate Action
The 2024 presidential hopeful emphasizes the need for immigration reform and stronger asylum laws, distancing herself from Trump's tactics.
- 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticizes former President Donald Trump for 'playing politics' with the border crisis, urging action rather than waiting until the election.
- Haley emphasizes the need for a 'Remain in Mexico' provision in any immigration reform to prevent illegal immigrants from stepping on U.S. soil.
- She accuses Trump of halting progress on illegal immigration to use it as a political issue, while advocating for stronger asylum laws to address the influx.
- Haley clarifies her previous statement on states' right to secede, stating the U.S. Constitution does not allow for secession but highlights friction between states and the federal government.
- Haley targets both Biden and Trump as 'grumpy old men,' suggesting a need for new leadership to address the challenges faced by cities like Eagle Pass, Texas, and others across the country.