Nikki Haley didn't say slavery caused the Civil War. Now she's facing major backlash
At a campaign event in New Hampshire Wednesday, the former S.C. governor didn't mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War, sparking controversy. Now she's walking back those comments.
by Ashley Lopez
Dec 28, 2023
2 minutes
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is facing significant backlash after failing to mention slavery as a driving force behind the Civil War during a campaign stop in New Hampshire.
At an event on Wednesday, a voter asked Haley: "what was the cause of the United States Civil War?"
She replied that the cause
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