Nikki Haley Faces Backlash and Clarifies Stance on Civil War Remarks Amidst Political Hurdles

Nikki Haley, a GOP presidential candidate, acknowledged she should have mentioned slavery as the cause of the Civil War in a previous response, amid criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. At an Iowa town hall, she also defended her stance on potentially pardoning former President Trump if he were convicted of federal crimes, arguing it would be in the nation's best interest to avoid further division. Haley faced backlash for her comments on Iowa's role in the primaries and for her approach to gun control, emphasizing mental health over firearms restrictions following a recent school shooting in Perry, Iowa.