Nikki Haley announces disagreement with Trump on IVF proposal while remaining open to joining his campaign.
Haley contends that the US will not have IVF coverage under Harris' "socialist health care" plan.
Nikki Haley diverged from former President Trump's stance on IVF treatment, yet she expressed her readiness to support the Republican candidate in campaigns.
During a "Face the Nation" appearance on CBS on Sunday, Haley, the last Republican presidential candidate to withdraw from the race before Trump became the nominee, stated that she had spoken with Trump in June and that he was aware that she was prepared to campaign for him if needed.
According to Haley, this election carries significant stakes with two administrations seeking re-election. Her primary concerns include the high cost of living and housing, a 20% increase in the cost of goods, immigration and safety threats from foreign entities, and energy.
"Haley explained to CBS host Margaret Brennan that the stark contrast between a Trump and Harris administration led her to vote for Trump and speak at the convention."
Haley stated that she has not been asked by Trump's team to campaign and has not provided debate prep advice.
"Whatever he decides to do with his campaign, he can do that. I told him I was supportive when I called him back in June. Although the teams have talked to each other a little bit, there hasn't been an ask as of yet. However, should he ask, I'm happy to be helpful."
Haley, while expressing her general support for Trump, voiced her disagreement with his recent promise to make IVF treatment financially accessible to women through either government or insurance company coverage.
Haley stated that she does not support the policy of removing private health insurance or Medicare for All, just as she does not support Kamala Harris' policy on the matter.
Haley countered by stating that it's necessary to discuss the leader of the Democratic Party in addition to Trump being the head of the Republican Party, as pointed out by Brennan.
"Haley stated that when discussing Medicare for All and removing private health insurance, it is equivalent to Canada's socialist healthcare system. She emphasized that this is not a desired outcome because individuals will not have access to IVF, cancer drugs, and other treatments under such a system."
Haley said both of her children are results of fertility treatment.
"Haley stated that the option should be accessible to everyone, but it should not be mandated. Instead, it is important to ensure that coverage is affordable and accessible. This comes with regulations. Kamala and Biden have put down a lot of regulations, while Trump has relieved them. This has led to a need for more important policy conversations rather than sound bites. Haley believes that this election has become about sound bites and that it is important to focus on the substance of the issue."
According to CBS polling, Vice President Harris has gained a double-digit lead among female voters since Biden stepped out of the race, making her the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris asked Haley if Trump's vice presidential running mate, Sen. JD Vance, is contributing to the divide after remarks resurfaced last week in which he highlighted how the head of the most powerful teachers' union in the country does not have a child of her own.
During a forum held by the Center for Christian Virtue in October 2021, Vance criticized Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, saying that if she wanted to brainwash and destroy the minds of children, she should have some of her own and leave others alone.
"Will it hurt with female voters, as he continues to say things that are offensive to women, according to Haley on Sunday?"
"As a voter, I choose to focus on substance rather than style," Haley stated.
Haley emphasized that the substance of the Republican Party's policies includes cutting taxes, making housing more affordable, addressing immigration and national security. However, she advised against discussing personal matters such as whether women have children or not, as it is not helpful. Instead, she urged Republicans to focus on policy and let Americans make their own decisions.
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