OnPolitics: Nikki Haley was asked about Civil War

"What I was saying was, what does it mean to us today? What it means to us today is about freedom."

Advertisement Read in browser On Politics Thu Dec 28 2023 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi OnPolitics readers! Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley tried to walk back comments today after she faced criticism over a question about the Civil War. What did Nikki Haley say? Haley was asked what caused the Civil War by an attendee at a Berlin, New Hampshire, town hall on Wednesday night. She failed to mention slavery as a cause. "I mean, I think the cause of the Civil War was basically how the government was going to run. The freedoms and what people could and couldn't do," Haley answered at the event. She tried to turn the question back to the attendee, who said he would rather hear her answer, USA TODAY's Savannah Kuchar reports. 'Of course the Civil War was about slavery': The former United Nations ambassador on Thursday said in a local radio interview that the Civil War was caused by slavery, adding "What I was saying was, what does it mean to us today? What it means to us today is about freedom."   But Haley also pointed blame at the man behind the question, accusing him of working for the opposing major political party. The former governor alleged the man was a Democratic "plant" during the interview. USA TODAY has not independently verified the questioner's identity.  Read more here: Nikki Haley alleged she was set up by Democratic 'plant' after being asked what caused the Civil War  Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter   This state can knock out presidential frontrunners. How will Trump and Biden fare? This critical early voting state is known for its upsets – and both party frontrunners face risks of defeat in the January primary. Here's why. READ MORE Advertisement House GOP calls on James Biden's business associate to testify in impeachment inquiry House Republicans are requesting a former business associate of James Biden, President Joe Biden's brother, to testify in their impeachment inquiry. READ MORE Chris Christie defends his presidential bid as he faces rising calls to drop out The former governor pushed back on criticism for his campaign in a new seven-figure TV ad, defending his position as the GOP's outspoken Trump critic. READ MORE North Korea's Kim preparing for war − citing 'unprecedented' US behavior Kim Jong Un said an in-depth analysis indicated the "severe political and military situation" on the Korean peninsula had "reached its limit." READ MORE New Ohio law requires parental consent for kids to use social media The law requires companies to obtain parental consent before individuals 16 and younger can use social media platforms. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback