All articles tagged with #birther conspiracy
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley responds to Donald Trump's birther conspiracies and racist attacks, calling him "threatened" and "insecure." Haley dismisses the attacks, asserting her eligibility to run for president and stating that she will not engage in name-calling with Trump. Despite trailing in the polls, Haley's campaign continues to position Trump as her main rival in the GOP presidential race.
Former President Trump reposted a false conspiracy theory questioning Nikki Haley's eligibility to serve as president, based on her parents' immigration status, despite her being a U.S. citizen by birth. This is not the first time Trump has attempted to cast doubt on a political opponent's eligibility. As Haley rises in primary polls, Trump and his campaign have intensified their attacks on her. Meanwhile, Trump himself faces questions about his eligibility to be on primary ballots due to his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Former President Donald Trump has resurfaced false and racist birther conspiracy theories by questioning Nikki Haley's eligibility for the presidency due to her parents' citizenship status at the time of her birth, despite her being born in the United States. This tactic mirrors his previous claims about Barack Obama and Ted Cruz. Trump's own eligibility is also being challenged in several states under the 14th amendment, as he faces legal battles over his citizenship and potential disqualification for inciting insurrection.