Nikki Haley joyfully greeted her husband upon his return to the United States, following the successful completion of his deployment with the South Carolina National Guard.
Haley expressed her gratitude on social media platform X, sharing a heartfelt message about the relief she felt when Michael finally returned safely after a long year apart. She described the anticipation and the power of prayer that sustained them throughout their time apart.
Major Michael Haley, the spouse of the former GOP presidential candidate, fulfilled his role as a staff officer with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in the Horn of Africa during his deployment. Haley shared heartwarming photos on social media, capturing moments of her and their children embracing their father and proudly displaying a heartfelt “Welcome Back Dad” sign.
In June 2023, Haley bid farewell to her husband at The Citadel, a military college in Charleston. This happened during the peak of her GOP presidential campaign, which she later withdrew from last month.
Michael Haley, who has been married to Haley for 27 years, has been a consistent presence on the campaign trail during her previous bids for political office. However, this year, his absence from the campaign trail became a target of ridicule from former President Trump. Despite his deployment, Trump mocked Haley for not having her husband by her side.
During one of his rallies, Trump inquired about the whereabouts of a woman’s husband, questioning why he was not present. He repeated the question, expressing curiosity and wondering where the husband had gone.
Trump received significant backlash for his comments about Michael, with Haley among those criticizing him. She expressed her belief that anyone who consistently disrespects the sacrifices made by military families is unfit to be the commander in chief.
