Nikki Haley Says Trump's Accusers Should Be Heard
It was roughly six weeks ago that the White House dismissed the numerous women who have accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment and assault as “fake news” and stated plainly that they were not to be believed. For the many women who’ve found a voice with the #MeToo movement, this was incredibly frustrating to hear. But U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley broke from the administration’s messaging during her appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday morning to say that the President’s accusers should be heard.
“You know, I am incredibly proud of the women who have come forward,” she said. “I’m proud of their strength; I’m proud of their courage; and I think that the idea that this is happening, I think it will start to bring a conscience to this situation—not just in politics but in, you know, we’ve seen in Hollywood and in every industry, and I think the time has come.”
Face the Nation host John Dickerson then asked her how people should “assess the accusers of the President”—and her answer might be surprising to those used to hearing her defend Trump.
“The same thing: It’s women who accuse anyone should be heard,” she said. “They should be heard, and they should be dealt with.”
“I think we heard from them prior to the election, and I think any woman who has felt violated or who has felt mistreated in any way, they have every right to speak up,” she added.
“And does the election mean that’s a settled issue?” Dickerson asked.
“You know, that’s for the people to decide,” she replied. “I know that he was elected, but women should always feel comfortable coming forward, and we should all be willing to listen to them.”
Watch the full interview here:
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