Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley joined a 'Saturday Night Live' cold open alongside Ayo Edebiri, where she addressed her recent gaffe by admitting that slavery was a key cause of the Civil War. The appearance, which has been described as cringe-worthy by some, has led to criticism for pandering to identity politics and potentially distancing her from GOP base voters. Political commentators and SNL cast member Bowen Yang have expressed varying degrees of disapproval, while Ana Navarro criticized Haley's comedic performance. Amidst her 2024 campaign challenges, Haley's SNL cameo has been perceived by some as a strategic move to gain wider voter appeal.
Bowen Yang's latest Instagram post appears to suggest that not 'everyone at SNL' was thrilled with Nikki Haley's bizarre appearance on the show READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/hwEYThkV4d https://t.co/2puWpM5hLb
Far from being a “moderate,” Nikki Haley is as right-wing on pretty much every issue as Donald Trump. https://t.co/z4qQFNi5No
Bowen Yang has deleted an Instagram post mocking Nikki Haley's recent #SNL appearance https://t.co/Ln0RkVZrkU
Bowen Yang has been taking subtle digs at the decisions being made on ‘Saturday Night Live’ recently. The actor seemingly called out the show after Nikki Haley’s surprise cameo during the cold open of the latest episode, which was hosted by Ayo Edebiri https://t.co/zAYIfpDmoU
Nikki Haley is a RINO @michellebackus_ tells Tera Dahl and @realmirandakhan that Nikki Haley's appearance on SNL shows she wants voters who are Democrats and independents. Watch LIVE➡️https://t.co/aeKhZCtVbe Watch #SpecialReport here: https://t.co/2J4B6ynTVO https://t.co/58B2ceT6sL
In Aiken, S.C., @NikkiHaley takes the stage. https://t.co/BqWnLr4IJ8
This is about half of the crowd for @NikkiHaley early afternoon event in Aiken, S.C. https://t.co/7VMKpWrIR2
Bowen Yang seems less than thrilled about what is going on at Saturday Night Live https://t.co/XrVN6nAn7l https://t.co/oD5nJayoSF
Her SNL appearance is clearest sign yet that Nikki Haley is not serious about a future in the GOP. Hello, post-campaign corporate board seats and university fellowships.
Ana Navarro didn't like Nikki Haley appearing on 'SNL.' https://t.co/EMucz8w1HU
'I Didn't Like It!': Ana Navarro Bashes Nikki Haley's 'SNL' Appearance as She Calls Presidential Hopeful 'Not Funny' https://t.co/EMucz8w1HU Click the image for details:
SNL Throws Everything at the Wall — Including an Awkward Nikki Haley Cameo — in Fantastically Cringe Cold Open https://t.co/Z8skKwcfn4
Ayo Edebiri finally forced Nikki Haley to admit that slavery was the cause of the Civil War on ‘SNL.’ But why did we have to put up with Haley being there in the first place? https://t.co/cZtGg0YHmm
“Anybody see Saturday Night Live last night?” @NikkiHaley asks after taking stage on Daniel Island, S.C.
Crowd awaiting @NikkiHaley on Daniel Island, S.C. https://t.co/iA4M57GiTm
https://t.co/5QdsYaNQxc "Saturday Night Live" normalized Nikki Haley, but she's no moderate. She wants to "verify" social media users, would send troops into Mexico, would sign a 6-week abortion ban and wants to cut Social Security. It's in this piece I wrote a few months ago.
"Saturday Night Live" Caters to the Right With Nikki Haley Appearance, Shane Gillis Return Tap the photo to see how the show gave Republicans two more things to cheer about: https://t.co/6IfGKr30Sn
SNL providing cover for Nikki Haley's weird/racist Civil War denialism really sucks https://t.co/vtiJQdTamd https://t.co/vtiJQdTamd
Nikki Haley, fresh off her Civil War history refresher on this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” appeared to remember what the Constitution allowed when it comes to state secession: nothing. https://t.co/n2msjQ0VcJ
Nothing says "Outsider maverick candidate that will topple the Deep State" like getting invited on SNL. Cool Nikki Haley. You're def gonna end the corruption right? https://t.co/XGHZUTqCPo
I’ve heard @NikkiHaley is being eyed by @NoLabelsOrg and being on @nbcsnl — a clear FU to GOP base votes — suggests she’s thinking about it, IMHO https://t.co/R34i9iCYZ2
“Saturday Night Live” resumed its election-season tradition of bringing on political candidates to play themselves, with Nikki Haley making a cameo this weekend. https://t.co/YywzzRjjKh
if there was any doubt who is the Establishment candidate... "Nikki Haley surprised the "Saturday Night Live" audience when she stood up at a faux South Carolina town hall..." https://t.co/MjDMiO6Ksy
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley joined the @nbcsnl cold open last night https://t.co/D2IvWomLLG
SNL endorsing Nikki Haley in the GOP primary is all I need to know to realize Trump is the right choice. https://t.co/bZmSMpM0OL
Nikki Haley makes surprise SNL appearance to admit she should have said slavery was cause of Civil War, as her 2024 campaign continues to fade https://t.co/qXtU1i6x64 https://t.co/3lhE7NGFP3
CRINGE: SNL brought on Nikki Haley to bash Donald Trump Yeah — she’s totally a Republican and not just another Anti-Trump liberal.. https://t.co/Je76ctfjEw
The most embarrassing moment of the Nikki Haley SNL appearance. 👇 https://t.co/5AeULSQCaA
This is so embarrassing for Nikki Haley. https://t.co/RcQgcAB0ml
WATCH: @NikkiHaley just appeared as herself on Saturday Night Live @nbcsnl in a skit in which she made fun of her recent gaffe in which she didn’t say slavery was a key cause of the Civil War. Nikki is pandering to identity politics and clearly has been embraced by the… https://t.co/bRVyXe2bEK
Ayo Edebiri Confronts Nikki Haley On 'SNL' To Ask Her If Slavery Caused The Civil War https://t.co/AeelsiIA5F