GOP Primary Underserves Republicans

With her focus now turned to New Hampshire, Nikki Haley joined CNN host Dana Bash for an interview on Tuesday alongside Granite State governor Chris Sununu. There, she was gently goaded into addressing the fact that she’s supposedly running for president against Donald Trump. But as has become habit, Haley graciously declined to acknowledge that reality:

“You’re the only woman in this race,” Bash observed. “How do you feel about your party’s front-runner being held liable for sexual abuse?” A good question — one Haley declined to answer in a way that approximates a genuine, human response.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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With her focus now turned to New Hampshire, Nikki Haley joined CNN host Dana Bash for an interview on Tuesday alongside Granite State governor Chris Sununu. There, she was gently goaded into addressing the fact that she’s supposedly running for president against Donald Trump. But as has become habit, Haley graciously declined to acknowledge that reality:

“You’re the only woman in this race,” Bash observed. “How do you feel about your party’s front-runner being held liable for sexual abuse?” A good question — one Haley declined to answer in a way that approximates a genuine, human response.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.