Overview

• Nikki Haley, while running for president, retracted her earlier statement that states have the right to secede from the U.S., acknowledging the Constitution's stance against it.
• The reversal came after Haley's comments on a radio show and a CNN interview sparked controversy and confusion.
• Haley's backtrack aligns with a Supreme Court ruling from 1869, which established that the U.S. is an 'indestructible union' and states cannot unilaterally secede.
• The issue arose from discussions about Texas' long-standing talks of secession, with Haley emphasizing the importance of states' rights and government responsiveness.
• Haley also addressed past comments on the Civil War and slavery, affirming that the Civil War was indeed about slavery.