Nikki Haley makes surprise SNL cameo to acknowledge slavery as cause of Civil War as her presidential campaign falters

Published: 04 February 2024 at 07:44

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley appeared on Saturday Night Live to jokingly admit that slavery caused the Civil War, referencing her previous controversial statements on the topic. Haley used her appearance to take shots at her opponent, former President Donald Trump. Recent polls show Trump leading Haley by 26 points in South Carolina\'s Republican primary. The SNL skit also featured Haley questioning Trump about why he wouldn\'t debate her, prompting Trump to mock her for her role in the security on January 6th. Haley\'s appearance on SNL allowed her to correct her past misstep on the campaign trail regarding the cause of the Civil War.

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