Nikki Haley Mistakenly Names CNN Anchor Instead of Iowa Basketball Star

The GOP presidential candidate's gaffe comes amid a week of campaign missteps and ahead of the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Nikki Haley, GOP presidential candidate, mistakenly referred to Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark as CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during an Iowa tailgate event.
Haley's gaffe occurred during a week of campaign missteps, including a controversial response to a question about the Civil War in which she initially failed to mention slavery as a cause.
Caitlin Clark, the athlete Haley intended to praise, recently became the first basketball player in NCAA history to score over 3,000 points, 900 assists and 800 rebounds in a college career.
Haley's campaign has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, positioning her as a top alternative to former President Donald Trump in the GOP presidential race.
The Iowa caucuses, an important event in the presidential nominating process, are scheduled for January 15, 2024.