Haley brands DeSantis as ‘desperate’ during fiery GOP debate

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Nikki Haley branded 2024 Republican rival Ron DeSantis “determined” because the pair clashed in a fiery debate days earlier than the Iowa caucuses.

The pair argued as they mentioned potential cuts to social safety, with the Florida governor accusing Ms Haley of being in favour of sending American tax {dollars} over “to pay the pensions of Ukrainian bureaucrats.”

“That isn’t true. That’s such a lie, Ron,” she stated as Mr DeSantis instructed her she was in favour of constant to ship cash over to the at-war nation.

“You’re so determined. You’re simply so determined,” she instructed him as she shook her head in obvious disgust.

Ms Haley accusing her rival of mendacity was a theme of the night time as she repeatedly plugged her new desantislies.com web site.

Each candidates additionally did not condemn Donald Trump’s character or suitability to be the subsequent president when requested by host Jake Tapper.

Donald Trump is working to pursue his pursuits, Nikki Haley is working to pursue her donors’ pursuits, I’m working to pursue your pursuits,” stated Mr DeSantis as he dodged the query.

“We don’t want one other mealy-mouthed politician who tells you the belongings you need to hear to get your vote so she will get into workplace and do her donors’ bidding,” he stated of Ms Haley.

In response, Ms Haley stated: “I don’t suppose that President Trump is the best president to go ahead. I believe it’s time for a brand new generational chief that’s going to go and make America proud once more, and that’s what I’m going to try to do.”

And he or she added: “I don’t have vengeance. I don’t have vendettas. I don’t take issues personally. For me, it’s very a lot about no drama, no whining, and getting outcomes and getting them finished.”

Mr DeSantis then criticised Mr Trump for failing to construct his southern border wall and claimed that he was “the man that’s going to have the ability to engineer a comeback for this nation.”