Haley Knocks Ramaswamy Over His Stance on TikTok

Nikki Haley was visibly irked by the 38-year-old entrepreneur, saying, ‘Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber.’

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley delivers remarks during the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Republican contender Nikki Haley slammed her rival Vivek Ramaswamy over his presence on TikTok—the hugely popular Chinese video-sharing app that has attracted criticism for its potential as an espionage tool for Beijing—during the second GOP presidential primary debate on Sept. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

Mr. Ramaswamy is the only 2024 candidate so far to have joined the platform, days after he called it a tool helping Beijing to push “digital fentanyl” to Americans. The 38-year-old entrepreneur credited YouTube influencer and boxer Jake Paul for changing his mind, arguing that the platform is critical in reaching out to young people.