Nikki Haley: Trump’s Assault Accusers Should Be Heard, Even After the Election (Video)

“Women Should Always Be Comfortable Coming Forward”

United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley believes that the the women who have accused Donald Trump of sexual assault or harassment should be heard—even after the 2016 presidential election.

Appearing Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Haley was asked about the cultural shift resulting from the #MeToo Movement by host John Dickerson, as well as the recent resignations and allegations in Congress.

“I am incredibly proud of the women who have come forward. I’m proud of their strength. I’m proud of their courage,” Haley said. “And I think that the idea that this is happening, I think it will start to bring a conscience to the situation, not just in politics, but in, you know, we’ve seen in Hollywood and in every industry. And I think the time has come.”

Dickerson then moved to Trump’s accusers.  “Given that consciousness, how do you think people should assess the accusers of the president?”

“Well, I mean, you know, the same thing, is women who accuse anyone should be heard. They should be heard and they should be dealt with,” Haley responded. “And I think we heard from them prior to the election, and I think any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, they have every right to speak up.”

“Does the election mean that’s a settled issue?” Dickerson pressed further, likely a nod to Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ assessment this week that Americans no longer cared about the the extensive list of women who have alleged that Donald Trump sexually assaulted or harassed them, simply because he was elected president by the Electoral College.

“That’s for the people to decide. I know that he was elected, but women should always feel comfortable coming forward, and we should all be willing to listen to them,” Haley responded.

You can watch the exchange below:

A new poll this week showed that 70% of Americans want Congress to investigate the allegations against the president.

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