Former presidential candidate and onetime U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized Trump world for being “overly masculine” following a rally at Madison Square Garden that featured divisive and offensive speakers. She specifically called out a comedian’s racist jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos and condemned the language used in Republican ads as destructive to drawing women into the fold on Election Day. Haley pointed to a video calling Vice President Kamala Harris the “c-word” before correcting it to “Communist,” which was later deleted. She also criticized Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, for the way they speak about women, urging them to focus on policies rather than personal attacks. Despite endorsing Trump in July, Haley said she hasn’t spoken to him since June and has not been asked to campaign for him in battleground states. She emphasized choosing policy over personality when it comes to supporting Trump. Democrats have been targeting voters who backed Haley in Republican primaries earlier this year, as she was the last person standing against Trump. A joint appearance between Trump and Haley on the campaign trail is increasingly unlikely due to scheduling challenges. Haley’s comments highlight the tension within the Republican party and the struggle to appeal to a diverse electorate, especially women.
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