Monday, December 11, 2017

Will Haley Be Forced To Walk Back Her "Women Should Be Heard" Remark Regarding Trump?

What a most telling exchange between UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and John Dickerson of CBS' Face The Nation concerning sexual misconduct allegations against President Trump:

JOHN DICKERSON: Let me ask you about a domestic issue here. There's a cultural shift going on in America right now. You saw it, three members of Congress kicked out of Congress because of sexual behavior, misdeeds. You were the first woman Senator of South Carolina. What do you think of this cultural moment that's happening?

NIKKI HALEY: You know, I am incredibly proud of the women who have come forward. I'm proud of their strength. I'm proud of their courage. And I think that the idea that this is happening, I think it will start to bring a conscience to the situation, not just in politics, but in, you know, we've seen in Hollywood and in every industry. And I think the time has come.

JOHN DICKERSON: Of course I'm wrong, you were the governor, first governor of South Carolina. Given that consciousness, how do you think people should assess the accusers of the president?

NIKKI HALEY: Well, I mean, you know, the same thing, is women who accuse anyone should be heard. They should be heard and they should be dealt with. And I think we heard from them prior to the election. And I think any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, they have every right to speak up.

JOHN DICKERSON: And does the election mean that's a settled issue?

NIKKI HALEY: You know, that's for the people to decide. I know that he was elected. But, you know, women should always feel comfortable coming forward. And we should all be willing to listen to them.

As The New York Times put it Haley's remarks were "a surprising break from the administration’s longstanding assertion that the allegations are false and that voters rightly dismissed them when they elected Mr. Trump." Given these circumstances, I wonder if the Trump White House will compel Haley to walk back or otherwise clarify her remarks.

After all, Megyn Kelly interviewed three of Trump's accusers this morning on The Today Show. If that weren't enough there is also the special Senate election in Alabama where Trump has gone all out for Roy Moore despite the allegations against him concerning female minors. 

It will be interesting to see if Haley has anything to add within the next 24-48 hours. 


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