Nikki Haley has been accused of infidelity, with new witnesses and sworn affidavits claiming that she had affairs with her communications consultant and a married South Carolina lobbyist before becoming governor, the “Daily Mail” reports.
Despite her previous denials during her gubernatorial campaign, sources who worked with her allege that Haley engaged in two extramarital affairs in 2008, and the supposed trysts were well-known among South Carolina politicos.
Will Folks, 49, and Larry Marchant, 61, signed affidavits in 2010 alleging sexual relationships with Haley when she was a South Carolina lawmaker. The contents of these affidavits, previously described by major news outlets, are now being published outside of Folks’ blog for the first time.
Haley vehemently denied the allegations at the time, asserting her fidelity to her husband, Michael Haley, who was deployed in Afghanistan with the National Guard in 2012.
She frequently cites her husband as a reason for her presidential candidacy. However, GOP insiders claim that they were aware of Haley’s infidelity, recounting tales of steamy encounters in her Cadillac SUV, ‘canoodling’ in bars, and nights spent together in Columbia, South Carolina.
Despite requests for comment, Haley has not responded to Daily Mail’s inquiries. These accusations come as Haley’s campaign prepares for the January 23 New Hampshire primary, aiming to regain second place in the race for the Republican presidential nominee.
Haley obviously retaliated against the media organization, as it was decided to exclude Daily Mail reporters from all her upcoming campaign events following the publication of the scandalous report.
Haley’s move seems to reflect her desire to control the narrative surrounding her campaign. The ban comes at a crucial time for Haley as she navigates the challenges of the presidential race, attempting to manage the fallout from the resurfaced allegations while maintaining control over her campaign’s media coverage.
Sources revealed information about Haley’s alleged affairs after noting her positive references to her relationship with her husband on the presidential campaign trail. She has emphasized her commitment to her military husband, currently deployed in Africa, as a motivation for her political pursuits.
Will Folks, who shaped Haley’s political message as her communications consultant in 2007, detailed the alleged inappropriate physical relationship in a 2010 affidavit.
