ABC Cancels GOP Debate After Haley Backs Out of Event

The former South Carolina governor said she won’t participate in any future debates unless it’s with former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden.

Candidates Ron DeSantis (L) and Nikki Haley participate in CNN's GOP presidential primary debate at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The morning after she finished in third place in the Iowa Republican caucuses, Nikki Haley announced that she would not be participating in two upcoming Republican presidential primary debates, leading to ABC News canceling the event.

Prior to Ms. Haley’s announcement, two Republican debates were planned in New Hampshire for Jan. 18 and Jan. 21, only a few days after the Iowa caucuses. The primary election for the Granite State will take place on the following Tuesday, January 23. As of Jan. 16, ABC News, who was hosting the Jan. 18 event, has canceled, due to Ms. Haley’s announcement.