Ron DeSantis Attacks Nikki Haley After Her Bad Week

Nikki Haley's presidential campaign is in trouble after making embarrassing comments and being upstaged by a nine-year-old boy in New Hampshire.

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Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley recently faced embarrassment during a New Hampshire campaign stop when she struggled to answer a simple question about the reason for the Civil War. She blamed the awkward moment on an alleged "Democrat plant," but this explanation did little to clarify her response.

Haley's troubles continued when a nine-year-old boy at another New Hampshire event questioned her about her changing opinions on former President Donald Trump. This incident, which some suspect was staged, added to the challenges she faces as she tries to gain momentum ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

Her opponents, including former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have seized on these incidents to criticize Haley. DeSantis's campaign even released an ad highlighting Haley's history of changing her positions, suggesting that she is more concerned with pleasing her donors than standing by her convictions.

DeSantis himself emphasized this point, suggesting that Haley lacks core convictions and is more interested in saying what her donors want to hear. He accused her of "flipping and flopping" on important issues, a criticism that could resonate with voters as they consider their choices in the New Hampshire primary.

Despite the potential impact of these incidents on Haley's campaign, DeSantis and his team are capitalizing on the opportunity to challenge her, particularly as she has seen a rise in the polls. They are also leveraging the perception that Haley is willing to change her positions to suit her political ambitions, especially when it comes to her relationship with Trump.

It's clear that DeSantis and his campaign are taking advantage of this moment to criticize Haley, especially in light of past disagreements between the two. However, the ultimate test will be whether these criticisms influence voters in the Granite State on January 23rd.