Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is taking an opportunity to capitalize on CNN host Don Lemonās recent comments about her.
On Tuesday, she tweeted, āFor all of you who took issue with the haters saying that we are past our prime⦠this oneās for you.ā
Haley added, āWeāve got this.ā
The tweet includes an advertisement for koozies that state, āPAST MY PRIME?ā and āHOLD MY BEER.ā
Lemon sparked backlash last week after suggesting Haley is ānot in her prime.ā
CNN CEO Chris Licht sent a memo out about a conversation he had with Lemon regarding the issue Monday evening, as IJR reported.
āI sat down with Don and had a frank and meaningful conversation. He has agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn. We take this situation very seriously,ā Licht said.
He added, āIt is important to me that CNN balances accountability with a fostering a culture in which people can own, learn and grow from their mistakes. To that end, Don will return to CNN This Morning on Wednesday.ā
Haley also addressed the criticism during an appearance on Fox News Tuesday.
āItās not a surprise. Theyāve done this for a long time. You read the poll numbers of how I do with independents and suburban women and all of those. They know that I am the biggest threat that liberals have ever seen, and theyāre scared about it,ā Haley said.
She continued, āBut what Iāll tell you is, you want to tell me Iām past my prime? Hold my beer and watch this, because Iām telling you where we are going to take America is going to change all of that. And they know how hard Iāll work, and they know how tough I am. Bring it. Weāre ready.ā
Earlier this month, Haley officially launched her campaign for president, as IJR reported.
āI donāt put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more if youāre wearing heels,ā Haley said in her video message.
The New York Times pointed out Haley faces several obstacles when it comes to her run for the White House.
According to early polling, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) lead her significantly.
