Nikki Haley has urged an urgent meeting between Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stressing that direct talks are essential. She has warned Trump over trades standoff with India. 


Nikki Hailey seeks urgent Modi-Trump meet, says Trump must hold direct talks with Modi | 

<p>Nikki Haley&nbsp;declared on Tuesday that she will not withdraw from the GOP presidential contest despite a campaign of pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters.</p>

<p>Nikki Haley describes Biden and Trump as polarizing individuals at a pivotal moment when America needs a unifying leader, claiming that both have disrupted normalcy with turmoil. She stresses that instead of giving in to more divisions and diversions during these dangerous times, it is critical to recover focus and a common goal.</p>

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<p>In a significant speech in Greenville, S.C., she emphasised her independence, stating, "I feel no need to kiss the ring," and reiterated her determination to continue irrespective of the primary outcome.</p>

<p>Addressing concerns about her potential withdrawal, she reaffirmed her pledge to stay in the race through Super Tuesday, with the possibility of extending her campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: The power story of Nikki Haley</strong></p>

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<p>Approaching a contentious Republican primary in her home state, Nikki Haley defends her decision to stay in the race, challenging the herd mentality within her party that aligns with former President Trump.</p>

<p>Rejecting the need to appease Trump or fear retribution, she asserts her commitment to pursuing the nomination beyond the upcoming primary.</p>

<p>Despite ongoing questions about her candidacy, Haley's campaign remains active, attracting financial support from high-profile donors and enlisting the aid of elected officials, business leaders, and community figures across various states.</p>

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<p>She contends that America rejects a rematch between Trump and Biden, citing widespread sentiment that both candidates are perceived as too old for the presidency.</p>

<p>Haley argues that Trump and Biden have traded normalcy for chaos, emphasising the urgent need for a unifying leader in contrast to their divisive approaches. She underscores the public's concern not just about their policies but also about the divisive nature of their leadership.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nikki Haley declared on Tuesday that she will not withdraw from the GOP presidential contest despite a campaign of pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters.

Nikki Haley declared on Tuesday that she will not withdraw from the GOP presidential contest despite a campaign of pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters. Nikki Haley describes Biden and Trump as polarizing individuals at a pivotal moment when America needs a unifying leader, claiming that both have disrupted normalcy with turmoil. She stresses that instead of giving in to more divisions and diversions during these dangerous times, it is critical to recover focus and a common goal. Also read: 'Nimbra': Donald Trump mocks Nikki Haley's first name In a significant speech in Greenville, S.C., she emphasised her independence, stating, "I feel no need to kiss the ring," and reiterated her determination to continue irrespective of the primary outcome. Addressing concerns about her potential withdrawal, she reaffirmed her pledge to stay in the race through Super Tuesday, with the possibility of extending her campaign. Watch: US: The power story of Nikki Haley × Approaching a contentious Republican primary in her home state, Nikki Haley defends her decision to stay in the race, challenging the herd mentality within her party that aligns with former President Trump. Rejecting the need to appease Trump or fear retribution, she asserts her commitment to pursuing the nomination beyond the upcoming primary. Despite ongoing questions about her candidacy, Haley's campaign remains active, attracting financial support from high-profile donors and enlisting the aid of elected officials, business leaders, and community figures across various states. Also read: Who is Nikki Haley? She contends that America rejects a rematch between Trump and Biden, citing widespread sentiment that both candidates are perceived as too old for the presidency. Haley argues that Trump and Biden have traded normalcy for chaos, emphasising the urgent need for a unifying leader in contrast to their divisive approaches. She underscores the public's concern not just about their policies but also about the divisive nature of their leadership. (With inputs from agencies)

Nikki Haley stands firm: No plans to withdraw, unfazed by ‘Trump’s retribution

<p>In Nevada's Republican primary, the "none of these candidates" option won, bringing in a moment of great embarrassment for Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot.</p>

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<p>The ex-UN&nbsp;ambassador chose to participate in the state's primary election on Tuesday instead of the party's presidential caucuses, which is the sole competition in the state granting delegates for the nomination. Former President Donald Trump, the main contender in Thursday's caucuses, is expected to secure all of the state's Republican delegates.</p>

<p>Taking advantage of a peculiar aspect of Nevada's election regulations, a greater number of voters selected "none of these candidates" on their primary ballots than those who voted for Haley. Haley had previously stated her intention to prioritize states with fair processes and did not heavily campaign in Nevada. Republican Governor Joe Lombardo had announced his intention to vote for "none of these candidates," a sentiment echoed by several Republicans heading to the polls.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden's&nbsp;win</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden secured victory in the Democratic primary held in Nevada on Tuesday (Feb 6). Nevada, a crucial swing state where he narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump in 2020, boasts a significant population of Black and Latino voters, traditionally supporting the Democratic Party.</p>

<p>As reported by the Associated Press, President Biden garnered 88% of the votes. Apart from Biden, author Marianne Williamson and nine other candidates were listed on the Democratic ballot.</p>

<p>This marks Biden's second triumph in the primary race, following his landslide victory in South Carolina on Saturday, where he received an overwhelming 96% of the votes. In South Carolina, Biden clinched all 55 delegates, while Nevada offers 36 delegates.</p>

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<h2><strong>Dual Republican ballots</strong></h2>

<p>The unique dynamics of Nevada's Republican caucus and primary system have led to a dual-ballot scenario for Republican voters. While they can participate in both the primary on Tuesday and the caucus on Thursday, the latter holds more weight in determining delegate allocation.</p>

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<p>The conflicting Republican ballots stem from a dispute between the state Republican Party, aligned with Trump, and a state law mandating a primary. With Trump's strong ground game in Nevada, party leaders opted to stick with a caucus, viewing it as advantageous to Trump's candidacy.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In Nevada's Republican primary, the "none of these candidates" option won, bringing in a moment of great embarrassment for Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot.

In Nevada's Republican primary, the "none of these candidates" option won, bringing in a moment of great embarrassment for Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot. The ex-UN ambassador chose to participate in the state's primary election on Tuesday instead of the party's presidential caucuses, which is the sole competition in the state granting delegates for the nomination. Former President Donald Trump, the main contender in Thursday's caucuses, is expected to secure all of the state's Republican delegates. Taking advantage of a peculiar aspect of Nevada's election regulations, a greater number of voters selected "none of these candidates" on their primary ballots than those who voted for Haley. Haley had previously stated her intention to prioritize states with fair processes and did not heavily campaign in Nevada. Republican Governor Joe Lombardo had announced his intention to vote for "none of these candidates," a sentiment echoed by several Republicans heading to the polls. Biden's win US President Joe Biden secured victory in the Democratic primary held in Nevada on Tuesday (Feb 6). Nevada, a crucial swing state where he narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump in 2020, boasts a significant population of Black and Latino voters, traditionally supporting the Democratic Party. As reported by the Associated Press, President Biden garnered 88% of the votes. Apart from Biden, author Marianne Williamson and nine other candidates were listed on the Democratic ballot. This marks Biden's second triumph in the primary race, following his landslide victory in South Carolina on Saturday, where he received an overwhelming 96% of the votes. In South Carolina, Biden clinched all 55 delegates, while Nevada offers 36 delegates. Also read | Republican-led $17.6 billion Israel-only aid bill rejected in US House Dual Republican ballots The unique dynamics of Nevada's Republican caucus and primary system have led to a dual-ballot scenario for Republican voters. While they can participate in both the primary on Tuesday and the caucus on Thursday, the latter holds more weight in determining delegate allocation. Also watch | US President Biden warns 'clock is ticking' on Ukraine aid The conflicting Republican ballots stem from a dispute between the state Republican Party, aligned with Trump, and a state law mandating a primary. With Trump's strong ground game in Nevada, party leaders opted to stick with a caucus, viewing it as advantageous to Trump's candidacy. (With inputs from agencies)

Nevada Primary: Embarrassment for Nikki Haley as 'none of these candidates' wins

<p>Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign is urging supporters to stay calm amid New Hampshire's primary, assuring them that the campaign is 'here to stay', despite challenges and comparisons with former President Donald Trump.</p>

<p>In a campaign memo, Haley's campaign manager, Betsy Ankney, addressed perceptions of a Trump coronation and emphasised the early stages of the race.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The political class and the media want to give Donald Trump a coronation. They say the race is over,”&nbsp;Ankney, wrote in the memo, as reported by The Hill.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Field narrows to Haley and Trump</strong></h2>

<p>With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropping out and backing Trump, the presidential field has narrowed to a one-on-one battle between Haley and the former president. Questions have risen&nbsp;about Haley's campaign momentum and competitiveness in the 2024 cycle.</p>

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<p>The memo expressed optimism for the late February primary in Haley's home state, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday in March. Ankney believes there is significant potential for Haley in various open or semi-open primaries on Super Tuesday.</p>

<p>Ankney also encouraged supporters to take a deep breath, saying that the campaign has not yet begun in many states. The memo hinted at future strategic efforts, asserting that a month in politics is a significant timeframe, and concluded with a "see y'all in South Carolina" sign-off.</p>

<p>Haley's campaign has been gaining ground on Trump in New Hampshire polls, particularly among independents and Republicans critical of the former president. The campaign emphasises her electability, citing results that show her outperforming other Republicans against President Biden.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Trump vs Haley in New Hampshire Primary | US Elections 2024</strong></p>

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<p>Despite Haley's gains in polling, as of Tuesday, Trump maintains a double-digit lead in The Hill-Decision Desk HQ polling averages in New Hampshire, where voters head to the primaries. The competition remains fierce as the campaign looks ahead to future primary battles.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign is urging supporters to stay calm amid New Hampshire's primary, assuring them that the campaign is 'here to stay', despite challenges and comparisons with former President Donald Trump.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign is urging supporters to stay calm amid New Hampshire's primary, assuring them that the campaign is 'here to stay', despite challenges and comparisons with former President Donald Trump. In a campaign memo, Haley's campaign manager, Betsy Ankney, addressed perceptions of a Trump coronation and emphasised the early stages of the race. “The political class and the media want to give Donald Trump a coronation. They say the race is over,” Ankney, wrote in the memo, as reported by The Hill. Field narrows to Haley and Trump With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropping out and backing Trump, the presidential field has narrowed to a one-on-one battle between Haley and the former president. Questions have risen about Haley's campaign momentum and competitiveness in the 2024 cycle. Also read | AI scare for US elections? Fake robocall imitating Biden asks voters not to vote in New Hampshire primary The memo expressed optimism for the late February primary in Haley's home state, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday in March. Ankney believes there is significant potential for Haley in various open or semi-open primaries on Super Tuesday. Ankney also encouraged supporters to take a deep breath, saying that the campaign has not yet begun in many states. The memo hinted at future strategic efforts, asserting that a month in politics is a significant timeframe, and concluded with a "see y'all in South Carolina" sign-off. Haley's campaign has been gaining ground on Trump in New Hampshire polls, particularly among independents and Republicans critical of the former president. The campaign emphasises her electability, citing results that show her outperforming other Republicans against President Biden. Also watch | Trump vs Haley in New Hampshire Primary | US Elections 2024 Despite Haley's gains in polling, as of Tuesday, Trump maintains a double-digit lead in The Hill-Decision Desk HQ polling averages in New Hampshire, where voters head to the primaries. The competition remains fierce as the campaign looks ahead to future primary battles. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential race: Nikki Haley asks supporters to 'take a deep breath' amid New Hampshire primary

<p>Donald Trump took to his social media platform to share a claim about Nikki Haley, that she is not eligible to become president of the United States because her parents were not US citizens when she was born.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his Truth Social profile, Trump posted a screenshot of the claim being made about Haley by the far-right website The Gateway Pundit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gateway Pundit posted a screenshot on X, which read, "In @NikkiHaley's situation, reports indicate that her parents were not U.S. citizens at the time of her birth in 1972."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Based on the Constitution as interpreted by @PaulIngrassia, this disqualifies Haley from presidential or vice-presidential candidacy under the 12th Amendment," it further read, which was shared by Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US, a person must be a "natural born citizen" and at least 35 years old and must have resided in the country for at least 14 years to be eligible for the presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Haley's parents were immigrants, who became citizens after her birth in 1972. She was born in South Carolina and has lived in the nation her entire life. In her 2012 autobiography, she wrote that her parents "were born in the Punjab region of India".&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Major winter storm slams US with power outages&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What about the claims?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>NBC News reported that in an email, Harvard Law School professor emeritus Laurence Tribe wrote: "The birther claims against Nikki Haley are totally baseless as a legal and constitutional matter."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can't imagine what Trump hopes to gain by those claims unless it's to play the race card against the former governor and UN ambassador as a woman of colour — and to draw on the wellsprings of anti-immigrant prejudice by reminding everyone that Haley's parents weren't citizens when she was born in the USA," Tribe added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US-based media outlets have reported that the 14th Amendment clearly states that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States" are citizens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War to confer citizenship upon Black Americans who had previously been slaves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by NBC News, Burt Neuborne, a professor emeritus at New York University Law School and the founding legal director of the Brennan Center for Justice said that "someone should tell him [Trump] that the North won" the Civil War.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you're born in the United States, the whole purpose of the 14th Amendment was to make you a citizen," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Donald Trump took to his social media platform to share a claim about Nikki Haley, that she is not eligible to become president of the United States because her parents were not US citizens when she was born.

Donald Trump took to his social media platform to share a claim about Nikki Haley, that she is not eligible to become president of the United States because her parents were not US citizens when she was born. On his Truth Social profile, Trump posted a screenshot of the claim being made about Haley by the far-right website The Gateway Pundit. The Gateway Pundit posted a screenshot on X, which read, "In @NikkiHaley's situation, reports indicate that her parents were not U.S. citizens at the time of her birth in 1972." Also read: South Korean opposition leader was stabbed to keep him from presidency "Based on the Constitution as interpreted by @PaulIngrassia, this disqualifies Haley from presidential or vice-presidential candidacy under the 12th Amendment," it further read, which was shared by Trump. In the US, a person must be a "natural born citizen" and at least 35 years old and must have resided in the country for at least 14 years to be eligible for the presidency. Notably, Haley's parents were immigrants, who became citizens after her birth in 1972. She was born in South Carolina and has lived in the nation her entire life. In her 2012 autobiography, she wrote that her parents "were born in the Punjab region of India". Also read: US in favour of 'tangible steps' for Palestinian state, Blinken tells Abbas Watch: Major winter storm slams US with power outages × What about the claims? NBC News reported that in an email, Harvard Law School professor emeritus Laurence Tribe wrote: "The birther claims against Nikki Haley are totally baseless as a legal and constitutional matter." "I can't imagine what Trump hopes to gain by those claims unless it's to play the race card against the former governor and UN ambassador as a woman of colour — and to draw on the wellsprings of anti-immigrant prejudice by reminding everyone that Haley's parents weren't citizens when she was born in the USA," Tribe added. US-based media outlets have reported that the 14th Amendment clearly states that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States" are citizens. The 14th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War to confer citizenship upon Black Americans who had previously been slaves. As quoted by NBC News, Burt Neuborne, a professor emeritus at New York University Law School and the founding legal director of the Brennan Center for Justice said that "someone should tell him [Trump] that the North won" the Civil War. "If you're born in the United States, the whole purpose of the 14th Amendment was to make you a citizen," he further added. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump shares far-right claim about Nikki Haley not being eligible for presidency over her birth

U.S. Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is facing a firestorm of criticism after, instead of mentioning slavery as a cause of the American civil war, she spoke about the role of the government. The 51-year-old republican presidential hopeful is now attempting to clear up her comments in a morning radio interview affirming that 'of course the civil war was about slavery, that's the easy part.'

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