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In the past 24 hours, the dominant headline regarding Nikki Haley is not about her own direct political activities but rather an eruption around remarks made by her Gen Z son, Nalin Haley. Multiple news outlets including India Today and Hindustan Times report that Nalin set off a firestorm by calling for a complete ban on the H-1B visa program and an end to all legal immigration in the US, arguing foreign workers are crowding young Americans out of the job market. Nalin claims not a single one of his friends, all college graduates, can land a job, and he blames the immigration system for making it worse. These comments mark a radical departure from Nikki Haley’s well-known stance favoring merit-based legal immigration. He also suggested all foreign aid should be suspended until every American has a job, healthcare, and a stable home. As Indian American media notes, this is particularly striking given Nikki Haley’s own family roots as Indian immigrants, and the public backlash has been intense – especially on social media where Nalin’s tweets and interviews have gone viral overnight, stoking accusations of hypocrisy and sparking spirited debate.

On X, Nalin clashed publicly with journalist Mehdi Hasan, even calling for Hasan’s deportation – “If you hate America you shouldn’t be here,” he said, deliberately igniting the nationalist flame. These combative remarks were picked up by Fox News, The Benny Show, and other conservative outlets who described him as a rising figure in the 'America First' movement with a Gen Z twist. His first televised interview highlighted frustrations around high housing prices, crime, and what he calls the fading American Dream – a message resonating with a more populist, anti-immigrant youth. Reactions on social media have ranged from supportive to sharply critical, with many pointing out the irony of these views coming from the son of a Sikh immigrant governor.

Meanwhile, Nikki Haley herself has kept to her established business and public schedule. According to recent Speaker Bureau postings and CEPS event listings, Haley remains active as the Walter P. Stern Chair at the Hudson Institute and Vice Chair at Edelman Public and Government Affairs. She continues to speak on national security, economic leadership, and US foreign policy, providing insights for businesses and government organizations on what’s ahead given current global tensions. No major public appearances or fresh policy statements from Nikki Haley herself have emerged in the last 24 hours, but her legacy as the first Republican woman to win a presidential primary in 2024 continues to reverberate in both political and media circles. There’s speculation her son’s statements could compel her to address the immigration divide directly, but so far she hasn’t responded.

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