According to Fox News, Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has expressed disagreement with Donald Trump's recent proposal on in vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage while maintaining her readiness to support his campaign if called upon.
During an appearance on CBS's "Face the Nation," Haley stated that she had spoken with Trump in June, informing him of her willingness to assist his campaign if needed. However, she emphasized that no formal request for her involvement has been made thus far.
Haley took a clear stance against Trump's recent pledge to mandate government or insurance company coverage for IVF treatments. She expressed her opposition to such policies, drawing a parallel to what she described as the Democratic approach to healthcare.
Haley said:
It's not a policy I support any more than it's a policy of Kamala Harris to remove private health insurance, or Medicare for All. When you talk about Medicare for All, when you talk about removing private health insurance, you might as well be Canada. You might as well look at socialist health care. We never want to get to that point, because you're not going to get IVF or anything else, cancer drugs or anything else when it comes to that.
The former South Carolina governor emphasized the importance of making IVF treatment accessible and affordable without resorting to mandates. She suggested focusing on reducing regulations to achieve this goal.
Despite disagreeing with Trump on the IVF issue, Haley reiterated her overall support for him in the upcoming election.
She pointed to concerns like the cost of living, immigration, and national security as the primary reasons for backing the former president.
Haley clarified her stance, saying the clear differences between a Trump administration and one led by Kamala Harris convinced her to vote for Trump and speak at the convention.
She also noted that while she remains "on standby" to campaign for Trump, his team has not yet requested her assistance in this capacity.
When questioned about potentially controversial remarks made by Senator JD Vance, Trump's vice presidential running mate, Haley acknowledged the need for Republicans to focus on policy rather than personal attacks.
Haley stated:
It's not helpful. Look, you can either look at style, or you can look at substance. I choose as a voter to look at substance. The substance is cutting taxes, making housing more affordable, immigration, national security, that's the substance. The style is – no, it is not helpful to talk about whether women have children or whether they don't.
She urged fellow Republicans to avoid personality-driven comments and instead concentrate on policy discussions to appeal to voters effectively.
Haley's nuanced position on supporting Trump while disagreeing on specific policy points reflects the ongoing challenges within the Republican Party. Her emphasis on substance over style and her call for a focus on policy issues demonstrate her attempt to navigate the complex political landscape. The coming months will likely reveal whether her approach resonates with voters and how it shapes the broader Republican campaign narrative.
