Nikki Haley's Son Slams Vivek Ramaswamy Over 'Third-World' Parenting and Controversial Comments

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Nalin Haley, the 24-year-old son of former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, has lashed out at fellow Indian-American Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy over his parenting style and past comments. Haley took to X to express his disapproval of Ramaswamy's views on year-round schooling, labeling them 'third-world'. The controversy began when a video clip surfaced of Ramaswamy advocating for a year-round school schedule to reduce childcare costs. Haley responded by calling Ramaswamy a 'creep' and stating that his parenting style was 'third-world.' This term, often used pejoratively to describe countries outside the US and Soviet Union, has been criticized for its offensive connotations. Haley also criticized Ramaswamy for a 2022 comment about the 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Ramaswamy had suggested renaming the law to 'Wait Until 8' to avoid controversy. Haley interpreted this as Ramaswamy wanting to teach children about sex at a young age and keeping them in school during the summer. Ramaswamy's comments were meant to criticize the use of the word 'gay' in the bill's title, not to advocate for sex education. The 'Don't Say Gay' bill, officially known as the Parental Rights in Education Act, restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida's public schools. Nalin Haley's comments are not new, as he has made several contentious statements in the past. He has called for an end to H-1B visas, argued that immigrants must 'assimilate,' and stated that naturalized US citizens should not be allowed to hold public office. His comments have sparked debate on social media, with some defending his views and others criticizing him for his immigrant heritage and his mother's own immigrant roots. Haley's statements have been met with backlash, with some pointing out the irony of his comments given his mother's own immigrant background. Nikki Haley, born Nimrata Randhawa, owes her political career to the same immigrant roots her son is now warning against.