CNS News–In a statement that has sparked considerable debate, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley affirmed that Texas possesses the right to secede from the United States if its citizens so choose. This controversial stance, articulated during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show, challenges long-established historical and legal precedents that have shaped the nation’s unity since the Civil War.
Haley’s remarks come amidst a backdrop of rising tensions between state Republicans in Texas and the federal government, particularly concerning disputes over the Texas-Mexico border. “If Texas decides they want to do that, they can do that,” Haley stated, emphasizing the principle of state rights and the autonomy of state decisions under the desires of their populace.
Despite her assertion on the theoretical right to secession, Haley also acknowledged the current reality, noting, “Let’s talk about what’s reality. Texas isn’t going to secede.” This is not the first time Haley has voiced support for the notion of state secession.
Texas has the right to secede from the U.S. if its citizens decide to do so, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said — a controversial view that contradicts centuries of established history and precedent. https://t.co/3vlT0W3JCz
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During her 2010 gubernatorial campaign in South Carolina, she expressed a similar sentiment, suggesting that states hold the right to secede from the federal union, a view she believed was supported by the Constitution. However, this perspective directly contradicts the 1869 Supreme Court ruling in Texas v. White, which asserted the United States as “an indestructible union” comprised of “indestructible states.”
The ruling emphasized that upon joining the United States, states enter into “an indissoluble relation,” firmly establishing the permanence of the Union. Haley’s recent comments have reignited discussions on the balance between state sovereignty and federal authority, a topic that remains a cornerstone of American political discourse.