Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s evolving stance on immigration has drawn attention and questions regarding the consistency of her positions on this critical issue. In a 2015 panel discussion with the Aspen Institute, Haley articulated a more compassionate view toward undocumented immigrants, cautioning against labeling them as “criminals” and emphasizing the human element of their journeys.
During this period, the national debate on illegal immigration was intensifying, particularly with Donald Trump’s presidential campaign thrusting it into the spotlight. Haley’s comments in 2015 conveyed a more empathetic approach to the matter, recognizing the challenges and aspirations of those individuals seeking a better life in the United States.
“In my view, it’s crucial to remember that we are a nation built on the foundation of laws, and that very foundation has been instrumental in our strength and success. It’s understandably frustrating for many when they witness individuals crossing our borders without legal authorization. It’s perplexing that, despite the resources allocated over the years, our nation’s capital has struggled to find effective solutions. This has been a point of contention given the substantial investments made.”
“Nonetheless, it’s essential to recognize that we are a country with a rich history of immigration. Personally, I have always carried with me the proud heritage of my Indian parents, who never ceased to remind us of the blessings we enjoy in this nation. Like many legal immigrants, they held reservations about those who chose to enter the country unlawfully.”
“However, it’s equally important to keep in mind that those aspiring to come here are often driven by a desire for a better life, just like countless generations before them. They too have families, aspirations, and compassionate hearts. Therefore, it’s incumbent upon us to engage in respectful discourse, refraining from labeling them as criminals. They are, in essence, families in pursuit of a brighter future, driven by desperation and hope.”
However, in more recent statements, Haley has adopted a more stringent stance on immigration, advocating for a “catch and deport” policy that prioritizes strict enforcement of immigration laws and preventing illegal entry into the country. This shift aligns her more closely with the conservative push for robust immigration enforcement and border security.
In a 2022 interview with Breitbart News, Haley stated, “Our approach must focus on apprehension and immediate deportation to their country of origin when these individuals are apprehended. Allowing them to remain within our borders is not a viable option. My parents instilled in me a fundamental belief that if someone bypasses the lawful entry process into this country, there’s a high likelihood they will continue to disregard our laws once they are here. To safeguard our nation, we must staunch the flow of unauthorized entry and address this issue with urgency.”
Haley’s changing position on immigration underscores the complexities of the issue and the varying perspectives within the Republican Party. While she once emphasized empathy and respect in the immigration debate, her current stance prioritizes stringent law enforcement to address what she views as a critical challenge facing the nation.
As the Republican presidential primary unfolds, Haley’s evolving positions on immigration may face scrutiny from voters who seek clarity and consistency on this crucial policy matter. The issue of immigration remains a contentious one within the party, with different candidates advocating for a range of approaches to address border security and illegal immigration. Haley’s shifting positions on immigration could influence voters’ perceptions of her candidacy as she navigates the competitive primary campaign.
Nikki Haley is conveniently changing her perspective about illegal immigrants when votes for her depend on people believing she believes what she says. That’s the definition of a RINO. Bow out now, Nikki, you aren’t going to be President.
You are absolutely correct Sharon ! I think all the repulicans running for office should through their support behind DJ Trump and show their solidarity.
She studies with the WEF economics program…that is NWO/Globalists…need I write more?
Hmm…yes, indeed…she is a first class RINO and talks through her teeth often;
If that is not enough how about her pandering to the DEMS, Wealthy, etc…there will be paybacks if she is elected for accepting these huge donations.
It kid imparative for conservatives to explore why Democratic billionaires have stepped up and donated 24 million dollars into Nikki Haley’s campaign for the presidency. Why would donors that funded Biden’s policies now abandon the Democratic candidate and fund a Republican. The only reason that makes sense is the Democrats can’t sell Biden again and there are no Democrats that can beat Trump. Nikkie Haley shares the same sentiments that Biden has pushed for – these main ones being she is for abortion, she backed open boarders for all and she came out defending the riots pushed by BLM and Antifa as justified retribution for George Floyd’s death claiming it was a rebellion against rasism. If Nikkie Haley becomes the president we will be in the same woke policies we currently are expieriencing. Grocieries that the middle class can’t afford, open boarders, mortgages unreachable by most Americans and the lefts policies of the green agenda most can’t afford
Well spoken !
Nikki Haley is NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA! We do not need another Obama or Biden! People stop believing anything these politicians says! Stop voting by race, sex they say one thing then once in office SCREW YOU OVER! You saw that with Obama and Biden! Nikki is a RINO NOT A REPUBLICANS! WE NEED TRUMP MORE EVERYDAY BEFORE THERE AN EXPLOSION OF VIOLENCE! ALL POLITICIANS IN OFFICE ON BOTH SIDE NEED REPLACED IN EVERY BLUE STATE! Who else just destroyed these state?
Nikki is acting like a Rhino I’m not sure if she can be trusted. Please be careful if voting for her. It looks like she is standing for the immigrants. When you come to anyone’s country illegally that is considered as a criminal. What Biden is doing is against the law letting illegal immigrates walk into America is wrong. Milks won’t be president
She cannot…she started the horrible dissolution of our history with her taking down the Confederate flag; some say she has the flag but hidden.
Invoking the name Hillary Clinton has doomed her, she needs to go back to SC and bake cookies. She’s done!
Nikki, also took credit for bringing Boeing to SC. The move was well under way, to completion, before she became Governor.
In 2015, She says, “…However, it’s equally important to keep in mind that those aspiring to come here are often driven by a desire for a better life, just like countless generations before them. They too have families, aspirations, and compassionate hearts…”
Nikki Haley is the exact definition of a Republican in name Only (RINO).
Folks, these criminals crossing our border are coming here because there’s a welcome mat at the border with Welfare, Free Healthcare and Free educations paid for by the Middle class American Taxpayer. The elite cabal is allowing them in here to bring along the fall of our country economically and to tip the balance of voters. They distribute the illegals around our country then want to give them the right to vote to keep themselves in power. It’s just One piece of the Plan to destroy our Republic to get us into One World Order. Communism, Dictatorship, Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism, Marxist, all the same, call it what you want. She is apparently a part of that cabal!
The truth usually hurts, people would rather accept the lies, she’s playing her hand like other Tyrants, now telling people what she knows they want to hear. To remain Free, America must resist Tyranny!
Absolutely and your posting is an alert to the people here and we that are reading it…have our own work to do…detrhone here.
Nikki The RINO .We don’t need her.
With the numbers passing THREE MILLION, under the Biden administration, it’s WAY PASSED the time to get any REAL change done. Liberal states are allowing, even PROVIDING ID’s and easy access to services, that US Citizens must jump through hoops to obtain. My thought, why? Hey, I’m must a VN Vet who had to go through 4 years of VA red tape to get the 50% disability I EARNED!!! I didn’t even KNOW I qualified until I was SIXTY YEARS OLD, meaning I lost 35 years of disability benefits. Do you think the government WANTS TO PAY disabled Vets when they can’t even provide adequate hospital care or provide housing to HOMELESS VETS. In 2020, there were 6,146 Veteran suicides. This was on average 16.8 EVERY DAY!! A crazy nut, KILLS (pick a number) and it makes EVERY NEWS station. SIXTEEN VETERANS A DAY, DIE, by suicide…did YOU KNOW THAT??
Nikki . . . I LLEGAL Immigrants are ILLEGAL! they ARE criminals when they BREAK our LAWS. And those who SUPPORT them are CRIMINALS too (can you say – “Beijing Joe” Biden? and you want to be SUPPORTIVE of HIM?!?).
Thank you.
As such, they are NOT entitled to anything …
NIKKI NEEDS TO SHUT UP OR JUST GO AWAY YES PEOPLE COMING HERE IS FINE BUT NOT ILLEGALY, NOT BY BREAKING OUR LAWS FOR A BETTER LIVE??? ON THE BACKS OF OUR TAX PAYERS FOR LIFE?????????????? NO THANK YOU. WE DO NOT NEED ANY MORE OBAMAS OR BIDENS OR CLINTONS, OUR NATION IS NOT FOR COMMUNISM OR SOCIALISM. NIKKI YOU ARE NOT FOR AMERICANS. WHAT THIS NATION NEEDS IS DONALD TRUMP 100%. WE KNOW WHAT PRESIDENT CAN DO HE PROVED IT ALREADY FOR 4 YEARS, WHEN OUR NATION WAS SAVE, NO WARS. NO OPEN BORDERS, GREAT ECONOMY, WE HAD LAW AND ORDER AND NOOOOOO GENDER IDEOLOGY, NOOOO CRT, NOOO DRAG QUEENS. BEST MILITARY. SO WE ALL WILL VOTE ‘PRESIDENT TRUMP”’ TO SAVE THIS COUNTRY….
She flipped on her stance on imigration what’s to say she won’t flip back if elected you can’t trust her I wanted to till now.I won’t vote for her and I urge others to do the same she’s a Rino at heart no room for her or others like her immigration is a huge problem and Niden is bent on destroying America with it
It would be to the benefit of the GOP head to remove her NOW!
Let us get a God fearing person in the W House; one that is similar to Reagan…he was not perfect but what we have had since…ooooh
I see Michael Obama aka: Michelle is going to run for a political office…oh my Gosh…may the Lord help us all.