Nikki Haley Goes Along With SNL Fun, But There Are Questions

by Daniel Johnson

February 4, 2024

Nonetheless, SNL’s resolution to present Haley such a large platform struck many on social media as an irresponsible use of their platform.

Nikki Haley, who just lately mentioned that Texas has a path to secede from the USA earlier than strolling it again, made a shock look on Saturday Night time Dwell and poked enjoyable at herself for beforehand refusing to say that slavery was a reason for the Civil Conflict. As Deadline stories, Ayo Edeberi, hosted the Feb. 3 episode of SNL, made an look with Haley through the chilly open portion of this system and pointedly ask Haley, “I used to be simply curious, what would you say was the principle reason for the Civil Conflict, and do you suppose it begins with an s and ends with a lavery?” To which, Haley sheepishly replied, “Yep, I in all probability ought to’ve mentioned that the primary time.”

Edeberi, the breakout star of Hulu’s “The Bear,” additionally broke into tears throughout her SNL monologue, a second that many actors and comedians nonetheless dream of.

Nonetheless, SNL’s resolution to present Haley such a large platform struck many on social media as an irresponsible use of their platform. Others mentioned it was emblematic of SNL’s fall from the place it as soon as occupied, and any cultural forex they might have earned from making enjoyable of Haley was instantly wasted as she was not solely a part of the joke, however in on it. 

The “joke” references Haley’s refusal to say with out exception that slavery was the reason for the Civil Conflict, which it needs to be famous, is what historians credit score as the reason for “The Conflict Between The States.” As a substitute, Haley gave a model of the “states rights” protection, saying whereas at a New Hampshire city corridor that the Civil Conflict occurred due to the federal authorities and freedoms.

“I believe the reason for the Civil Conflict was mainly how authorities was going to run — the freedoms and what individuals may and couldn’t do.”

Later, on a New Hampshire radio present, Haley tried to stroll this again a bit, saying “After all, the Civil Conflict was about slavery.” Haley additionally added, “What it means to us immediately is about freedom — that’s what that was all about. It was about particular person freedom. It was about financial freedom. It was about particular person rights.” Haley then claimed that the one who requested the query was a Democratic plant, positioned there to ask her that particular query. 

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