"What Happend to Her Husband?"

wing2000 · Feb 13, 2024

At a political rally over the weekend, Donald Trump mockingly asked where is Nikki Haley's husband?

Haley tweeted (in response):

"Michael is deployed serving our country, something you know nothing about. Someone who continually disrespects the sacrifices of military families has no business being commander in chief."

[Haleys's husband, Major Michael Haley, is serving in the National Guard and is currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. ]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1756434033108549955

LizaMarie · Feb 13, 2024

Disgusting. I'm actually old enough to remember a time in politics when candidates spouses and children were off limits.
Yes, they would sling mud at each other, but families were off limits.
This stopped a couple of decades ago, before Donald Trump to be fair, but he has taken it to another level.
I liked her response, though.
Also, he is in a glass house throwing stones. Melania has not been on the campaign trail or court appearances beside him, either.

Fantine · Feb 13, 2024

Did Trump say that, knowing where her husband was all along, in order to make it seem as if her marriage was in trouble?

Or was it an innocent remark?

I believe it was probably the former, given his tendency to weaponize even the smallest variations from the norm.

I respect your husband's service, Ambassador Haley, and am sorry it was taken into question.

iluvatar5150 · Feb 13, 2024

This is obviously a better choice than the guy who forgot the name of "Hamas" the other day.

iluvatar5150 · Feb 13, 2024

Fantine said:
Or was it an innocent remark?

There's not really any way to spin that that isn't gross. He's trying to imply that he didn't want to be seen with her.

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wing2000 · Feb 13, 2024

iluvatar5150 said:
There's not really any way to spin that that isn't gross. He's trying to imply that he didn't want to be seen with her.

Donald Trump Delivers Speech in South Carolina Transcript | Rev Blog

Donald Trump delivers a speech at a Get Out the Vote Rally in Conway, South Carolina. Read the transcript here.

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I feel dirty reading that transcript. It seems the MAGA faithful find his derogatory words to be entertainment.

Referring to Hailey (an insult and lie in one sentence]

"Birdbrain loves mass asylum."

LizaMarie · Feb 13, 2024

If he's trying to get votes this way, it won't work, at least not in the general election when he'll need moderates, independents and the suburban woman vote.

iluvatar5150 · Feb 13, 2024

wing2000 said:
I feel dirty reading that transcript. It seems the MAGA faithful find his derogatory words to be entertainment.

Of course they do. His boorish behavior is the only real thing that sets him apart from other Republicans. If you want conservative policies, you have a dozen options. If you want somebody willing to act like a jerk on your behalf, you have one.

Laodicean60 · Feb 13, 2024

LizaMarie said:
Also, he is in a glass house throwing stones. Melania has not been on the campaign trail or court appearances beside him, either.

I'd be embarrassed too if I was his wife.

DaisyDay · Feb 13, 2024

LizaMarie said:
Disgusting. I'm actually old enough to remember a time in politics when candidates spouses and children were off limits.
Yes, they would sling mud at each other, but families were off limits.
This stopped a couple of decades ago, before Donald Trump to be fair, but he has taken it to another level.
I liked her response, though.
Also, he is in a glass house throwing stones. Melania has not been on the campaign trail or court appearances beside him, either.

But other women surround him, at parties, rallies, etc.

DaisyDay · Feb 13, 2024

Fantine said:
Or was it an innocent remark?

Unless he were genuinely inquiring where her husband was, that would not be an innocent remark. Especially with his delivery.

essentialsaltes · Feb 13, 2024

This should spark a backlash and an apology, but it's Teflon Don in action. He could ask why Biden's first wife doesn't support him, and his poll numbers wouldn't be affected.

Ceallaigh · Feb 13, 2024

I could see a lot of justifiable outrage if Michael Haley is on the front lines fighting a battle. But he's stationed at a training facility.

Pommer · Feb 13, 2024

Ceallaigh said:
I could see a lot of justifiable outrage if Michael Haley is on the front lines fighting a battle. But he's stationed at a training facility.

Why’s a political rival mentioning Nikki Halley’s husband’s existence, in the first place?

Hans Blaster · Feb 13, 2024

Ceallaigh said:
I could see a lot of justifiable outrage if Michael Haley is on the front lines fighting a battle. But he's stationed at a training facility.

It's "just a training facility" until the Houthis attack it.

Ceallaigh · Feb 14, 2024

Pommer said:
Why’s a political rival mentioning Nikki Halley’s husband’s existence, in the first place?

It sounded like it had to do with a previous situation. But whatever the case the level of hyperbolic reactions Trump quips get is pretty amusing. Another "it must be a slow news day" headline.

Ceallaigh · Feb 14, 2024

Hope Haley hangs in there. She'll get lots of republican and democrat votes.

Desk trauma · Feb 14, 2024

Took longer than normal for someone to come to the former presidents defense.

wing2000 · Feb 14, 2024

Ceallaigh said:
It sounded like it had to do with a previous situation. But whatever the case the level of hyperbolic reactions Trump quips get is pretty amusing. Another "it must be a slow news day" headline.

You find it "amusing" that Trump mocks those who serve in our Armed Forces?

wing2000 · Feb 14, 2024

Haley is hitting back with a campain ad:

"What Happend to Her Husband?"

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