Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley Questions Donald Trump's Mental Fitness After Mistake at Rally

Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley has questioned former President Donald Trump's mental fitness after he made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly called Nancy Pelosi by her name when attacking the former House speaker.
Trump said that the speaker of the House is responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate. Haley accused Trump of lying about her record and questioned his mental fitness.
Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley Questions Donald Trump's Mental Fitness After Mistake at Rally

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has questioned former President Donald Trump's mental fitness after he made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly called Nancy Pelosi by her name when attacking the former House speaker.

Trump said at a campaign rally in New Hampshire that the speaker of the House is responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate. Haley accused Trump of lying about her record and questioned his mental fitness.

Haley's comments come after Trump made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly referred to “Nikki Haley” during his remarks in Concord, N.H., ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary.

Trump's mix-up Friday night came as he repeated unsubstantiated claims that he made a “recommendation for troops” to be brought in to quell the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol while Pelosi was derelict in her duties as speaker when it came to keeping the complex safe.

Instead of targeting Pelosi by name, as he has in the past, Trump repeatedly referred to “Nikki Haley” during his remarks. He also accused Haley of lying about her record and questioned her mental fitness.

Haley told a crowd of voters in Keene, New Hampshire: “The concern I have is – I’m not saying anything derogatory, but when you’re dealing with the pressures of a presidency, we can't have someone else that we question whether they’re mentally fit to do it.”

Her comments come after Trump said at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, “By the way, they never report the crowd on January 6. You know, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley … did you know they destroyed all of the information, all of the evidence,

In addition to questioning Trump's mental fitness and accusing him of lying about her record, Haley has also been adamant about calling for term limits and mental competency tests for any politician over the age of 75. She has also been critical of President Joe Biden's handling of the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

Since the start of 2023, Haley and her allies have spent nearly $28.6 million on advertising in New Hampshire, while Trump and his allies have spent about $14.4 million.

But in recent weeks, the gap between Haley and Trump's advertising has narrowed. Since the start of the new year, Haley and her allies have combined to spend about $9 million in New Hampshire, while Trump and his allies have spent about $8.5 million.

For weeks, Trump's campaign has treated Haley as a serious threat in New Hampshire — and the candidate himself made that clear with a series of attacks on social media and at rallies.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • None.

Sources

67%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness after he confuses her with Nancy Pelosi

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ebony Davis Saturday, 20 January 2024 18:26
  • Unique Points
    • Nikki Haley questioned Donald Trump's mental fitness after he confuses her with Nancy Pelosi.
    • Trump said at a campaign rally in New Hampshire that the speaker of the House is responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate.
  • Accuracy
    • Trump made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly called Nancy Pelosi by Haley's name when attacking the former House speaker.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, Trump's statement that Haley was responsible for US Capitol security is false and has been fact-checked by CNN previously. Secondly, the article implies that Haley questioned Trump's mental fitness when she actually said he got confused and mentioned her multiple times in a scenario where she wasn't even present during January 6th. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism to portray Haley as questioning Trump's mental fitness when there is no evidence of this.
    • Trump stated that Haley was responsible for US Capitol security which has been fact-checked and proven false by CNN previously.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that Trump's contention about Pelosi being responsible for US Capitol security is not accurate without providing any evidence or fact-checking. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by suggesting that Haley and Biden are both old and unfit to run for president, ignoring other potential candidates who may be more qualified. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when stating that Trump's attacks on Haley were
    • Trump is at a rally and he’s going on and on mentioning me several times as to why I didn’t take security during the Capitol riots. Why I didn’t handle January 6 better. I wasn’t even in DC on January 6.
    • Trump appears to confuse Haley with Nancy Pelosi, reiterates false Jan. 6 claims
    • Haley has sought to highlight her age gap with Trump and President Joe Biden and adamantly called for term limits and mental competency tests for any politician over the age of 75.
  • Bias (80%)
    Ebony Davis' article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes Trump by implying he is not mentally fit to be president. This is evident in the sentence 'I’m saying anything derogatory, but when you’re dealing with the pressures of a presidency, we can't have someone else that we question whether they’re mentally fit to do it.' This language implies that Trump is not capable of performing his duties as president. Secondly, the author uses examples from Trump's speech at a rally in New Hampshire to demonstrate bias. The author quotes Trump saying 'By the way, they never report the crowd on January 6. You know, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley … did you know they destroyed all of the information, all of the evidence, everything.' This statement is false and misleading as it implies that Trump was responsible for destroying evidence related to January 6. The author also quotes a senior Trump campaign adviser saying 'Nancy Pelosi. Nikki Haley. Its a distinction without a difference' which suggests that there is no difference between Nancy Pelosi and Nikki Haley, when in fact they are two different people with distinct roles and responsibilities.
    • By the way, they never report the crowd on January 6. You know, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley, Nikki Haley … did you know they destroyed all of the information, all of the evidence, everything.
      • I’m saying anything derogatory, but when you’re dealing with the pressures of a presidency, we can't have someone else that we question whether they’re mentally fit to do it.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Ebony Davis has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nikki Haley's mental fitness as she is friends with Donald Trump and may have personal ties to him.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Ebony Davis has a conflict of interest on the topics of Nikki Haley and Donald Trump as she is reporting on their mental fitness. She also has a personal relationship with Nancy Pelosi which could affect her objectivity.

          59%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Election 2024 Live Updates: Haley Attacks Trump Ahead of NH Primary

          The New York Times Lisa Lerer Saturday, 20 January 2024 14:29
          • Unique Points
            • Former President Donald J. Trump and former Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina are escalating their attacks on each other before the New Hampshire primary
            • Nikki Haley has never served in Congress and left her last government role six years ago
            • Henry McMaster, Nikki Haley's successor as Governor of South Carolina, was present at Donald Trump's rally
          • Accuracy
            • Nikki Haley questioned Donald Trump's mental fitness after he confuses her with Nancy Pelosi.
            • Trump said at a campaign rally in New Hampshire that the speaker of the House is responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate.
          • Deception (30%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author falsely states that Nikki Haley has never served in Congress when she actually did serve as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017. Secondly, the author quotes Trump saying that Haley was in charge of security during the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol which is false and misleading since Haley did not have any role in security at all during that event.
            • Trump falsely said Nikki Haley was in charge of security during the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol.
            • Nikki Haley has never served in Congress
          • Fallacies (75%)
            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention that a doctor has stated that there is a decline in mental acuity and fitness as people age. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and therefore cannot be considered true or false.
            • My parents are up in age, and I love them dearly,
          • Bias (85%)
            The author attacks Nikki Haley's mental acuity and fitness to serve another term as president. The author also implies that Haley is disloyal to Trump by stating that she has been disloyal to him in the past.
            • Ms. Haley has been disloyal to President Trump in the past.
              • Ms. Haley has never served in Congress and left her last government role six years ago.
                • My parents are up in age, and I love them dearly,” she told reporters after her event in Peterborough, N.H.“But when you see them hit a certain age, there is a decline. That’s a fact — ask any doctor, there is a decline.”
                  • > On the final weekend before the New Hampshire primary, former President Donald J. Trump and former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina are escalating their attacks on each other in a contest that may determine whether Mr. Trump faces any meaningful opposition to his effort to capture the nomination.
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    Lisa Lerer has conflicts of interest on the topics of Donald J. Trump and Nikki Haley as she is reporting on their involvement in the New Hampshire primary.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Lisa Lerer has conflicts of interest on the topics of Donald J. Trump and Nikki Haley as she is reporting on their involvement in the New Hampshire primary.

                      76%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                      Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness, citing New Hampshire rally flub

                      The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Dylan Wells Saturday, 20 January 2024 20:13
                      • Unique Points
                        • Nikki Haley questioned Donald Trump's mental fitness
                        • Trump made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly called Nancy Pelosi by Haley's name when attacking the former House speaker
                        • Haley accused Trump of lying about her record
                      • Accuracy
                        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                      • Deception (80%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses a statement from Trump to attack his mental fitness without providing any evidence or context for this claim. This is an example of selective reporting and emotional manipulation as it creates fear and anxiety in readers without presenting all relevant information. Secondly, the author quotes Haley's statements out of context to make her appear critical of Trump when she was actually criticizing his actions on January 6th, not his mental fitness. This is an example of deceptive editing and manipulation as it changes the meaning and intent behind Haley's words. Finally, the author uses a statement from Sununu to attack Trump's mental fitness without providing any evidence or context for this claim either. This is another example of selective reporting and emotional manipulation.
                        • The article falsely claims that Nikki Haley questioned Donald Trump's mental fitness, when in fact she was criticizing his actions on January 6th.
                      • Fallacies (80%)
                        The author has made an appeal to authority by citing the former U.N ambassador Nikki Haley's statements about Donald Trump's mental fitness. The author also used inflammatory rhetoric when stating that it is not personal and that they are questioning whether Trump is mentally fit to be president.
                        • PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — Former U.N ambassador Nikki Haley on Saturday aggressively questioned former president Donald Trump’s mental fitness
                        • On Jan 19, during a rally in Concord, N.H., former president Donal Trump mistakenly blamed Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) for security issues on Jan 6.
                        • The concern I have is, I’m not saying anything derogatory, but when you’re dealing with the pressures of a presidency, we can’t have someone else that we question whether they’re mentally fit to do this.
                      • Bias (85%)
                        The author of the article is Dylan Wells and he has a history of making biased statements. In this particular article, he uses Nikki Haley's name to attack Donald Trump by repeatedly referring to her during his remarks in Concord, NH. This shows that the author is using one person's name as an example of another person's actions and behavior which is a form of bias.
                        • On Jan 19, during a rally in Concord, NH, former president Donal Trump mistakenly blamed Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) for security issues on Jan 6.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          Dylan Wells has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nikki Haley's questioning Donald Trump's mental fitness. He is likely biased against Trump and may not report objectively.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            Dylan Wells has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nikki Haley's questioning Donald Trump's mental fitness. He is likely biased against Trump and may not be able to report objectively.