Nikki Haley Grapples with Civil War Remarks Fallout Amid Voter Scrutiny

Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, faced criticism for not initially citing slavery as the cause of the Civil War when asked by a voter. She later clarified on "Cavuto Live" that she agrees slavery was the cause and discussed her perspective on the role of government. Haley, who as South Carolina governor had the Confederate flag removed from the statehouse, emphasized learning from the past and advocating for individual freedoms without government interference. Her initial omission and subsequent clarification have sparked reactions from various critics, including other GOP hopefuls and the White House.