Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley encouraged women to speak out against sexual harassment and assault – including against President Trump.
Appearing Sunday on Face the Nation, CBS’ John Dickerson asked the former South Carolina governor, the state’s first female executive, how people should ‘assess the accusers of the president.
‘Women who accuse anyone should be heard,’ Haley replied. ‘They should be heard, and they should be dealt with,’ she said of the women who pointed a finger at the president and the accusations.
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley encouraged women to speak out against sexual harassment and assault
Face the Nation host John Dickerson (left) asked UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (right) specifically about allegations against President Trump and she said they ‘should be heard’
Prior to speaking specifically against the sexual misconduct of the current Oval Office occupant, Haley praised the bravery of the women who have spoken out.
‘I am incredibly proud of the women who have come forward,’ she said. ‘I’m proud of their strength, I’m proud of their courage.’
‘And I think that the idea that this is happening, I think it will start to bring a conscience to the situation, not just in politics, but in – we have seen in Hollywood and in every industry,’ Haley continued. ‘And I think the time has come.’
When Dickerson narrowed down the question to focus on Trump, Haley answered, ‘I mean, the same thing.’
On the heels of the October release of the Access Hollywood tape last year, a number of new women accused the GOP nominee of sexual misdeeds, including groping and sexual harassment.
While the infamous ‘gram ’em by the p***y’ tape, tanked Trump’s prospects for several vital weeks before the November election, the candidate eventually rebounded, in part because he muddied the waters by pointing out Bill Clinton’s sexual behavior as well, characterizing his rival Hillary Clinton as complicit.
And while three members of Congress left this week over their own scandals – Sen. Al Franken, Rep. John Conyers and Rep. Trent Franks – and Hollywood heavyweights including Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey have been banished, Trump has been bulletproof against these allegations.
Dickerson wanted to know from Haley if she thought the election was the end of that.
‘And does the election mean that’s a settled issue?’ he asked.
Haley deflected the question.
‘You know, that’s for the people to decide,’ she said.
‘I know that he was elected, but women should always feel comfortable coming forward,’ Haley continued. ‘And we should all we willing to listen to them.’