On February 1, Nikki Haley, the Republican candidate for the United States, made some shocking remarks in an interview with the radio program "The Breakfast Club", saying that if the people of Texas unanimously express a desire to secede from the United States, then they have the right to do so. She also said that this is a right given to the states by the U.S. Constitution. Haley's point of view immediately caused a strong reaction in the United States and society, some people thought she was inciting, some thought she was misleading the public, and some thought she was building momentum for her own campaign.
Haley's remarks came when referring to the border dispute between the US state of Texas and the federal **. Recently, due to the relaxation of control on illegal immigrants by Biden in the United States, a large number of immigrants have poured into the United States, with the Texas border being the most serious. In an effort to stop the entry of illegal immigrants, Texas Governor Abbott ordered the deployment of the National Guard and state police, set up barriers and checkpoints at the border, and even threatened to arrest and imprison illegal immigrants. This practice was opposed and criticized by Biden, who considered it a violation of federal law and human rights, and demanded that Texas stop this action. Texas insisted that this was to protect Texas' security and interests, and that it was Texas' right as a sovereign state. The two sides have reached a stalemate and confrontation on this issue.
In an interview, Haley expressed support for Texas' approach, saying that Texas has the right to protect its borders and not let the federal government decide. She also said that if the people of Texas want to secede from the United States, then they have the right to do so, which is a right given to the states by the U.S. Constitution. "If the people of the whole state say, 'We don't want to be part of America anymore,' and it was their own decision, they have the right to do that," she said. When asked if she believed that the states of the United States had the right to secede from the Union of the United States of America, she also replied in the affirmative: "Yes, I think they have the right to do so." However, she also said that she did not think that Texas would really secede from the United States, and that she was only stating the principles of the Constitution.
Haley's point of view immediately caused a strong reaction from the United States and society. Both Democrats and some Republicans in the United States have expressed criticism and opposition to Haley's remarks, believing that she is inciting ** and endangering the unity and security of the United States. Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said that Haley's remarks were "ridiculous and ridiculous" and that she was trying to "undermine our country." U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Haley's remarks were "dangerous and irresponsible" and that she was "betraying our country." February** Dynamic Incentive Program
Some experts and scholars in the United States have also analyzed and corrected Haley's remarks, holding that her views violate the US Constitution and historical precedents, and have no legal basis or factual support. Ellis, a professor of constitutional law in the United States, said that the Constitution does not give states the right to secede from the Union, on the contrary, Article 6 of the Constitution clearly stipulates that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme laws of the United States, and all states must obey them. McMahon, a professor of American history, said that there was a Civil War in American history, and it was because some southern states tried to secede from the Union, which led to a tragic civil war and huge losses. Stanley, a professor of law in the United States, said that the U.S. Supreme Court had made a clear ruling in the 1869 case of Texas v. White that the Constitution did not allow states to unilaterally separate from the Union, and that legal ** could only be achieved with the consent of the Union and other states.
Haley's view has also raised doubts and suspicions from some people that she is building momentum for her campaign and trying to attract some extreme voters, especially some conservatives and populists in Texas. Greene, a professor of political science in the United States, said Haley's remarks were a "political strategy" and that she was trying to "differentiate herself from other Republican candidates and show her independence and decisiveness." Robbins, a commentator in the United States, said that Haley's remarks were a "political stunt" and that she was trying to "take advantage of the border crisis in Texas to create buzz and attention." Smith, an American voter polling expert, said Haley's remarks were a "political adventure" and that she was trying to "win the votes in Texas but potentially lose votes in other states."