Charles Barkley slammed for ‘dying to vote’ for Republican Nikki Haley 

Charles Barkley is a co-host alongside Gayle King on the CNN political show, King Charles.

Charles Barkley slammed for ‘dying to vote’ for Republican Nikki Haley 

Charles Barkley and Nikki Haley interview on CNN’s “King Charles” (via Open Source/X)

Transitioning from the basketball court to the political arena, Charles Barkley made a noteworthy statement during a recent episode of “King Charles” alongside Gayle King on CNN. Breaking away from his usual sports commentary, Barkley revealed his support for Republican nominee Nikki Haley in the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, igniting curiosity among the audience.

The majority of citizens were disappointed at United States Presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s remarks on racism, prompting prominent figures like Charles Barkley to openly challenge her views. Since then, Haley has been addressing and elucidating her stance on the topic in various interviews. Barkley seized the opportunity to confront Haley about her comments live on national television, adding to the discourse surrounding this contentious issue.

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During their CNN show “King Charles,” NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and his co-host Gayle King welcomed Nikki Haley to discuss her presidential race. Barkley began by stating to Haley:

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I'm dying to vote for you, I wanna give all my energy and all my heart behind your campaign. But I was upset when you made the reference that you didn't think America had racism.
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Charles Barkley is renowned for his outspoken nature, unafraid to criticize figures like Donald Trump, even as Trump remains a strong candidate for future elections. Barkley’s support for former President Barack Obama contrasts sharply with his views on Trump’s presidency.

Fans react to Charles Barkley’s comment about Nikki Haley

Charles Barkley expressed disappointment with Nikki Haley’s assertion that the United States is not racist during a CNN interview on February 21. As a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Haley faced questioning from Barkley and Gayle King, prompting Barkley to seek clarification on her stance despite previously considering voting for her.

Charles Barkley send his love to Killer Mike's son, who is recovering after a kidney transplant (Via: Sports Illustrated )
Charles Barkley (Via: Sports Illustrated )

His “dying to vote for you” comment he made has received a backlash from fans on social media. A couple of fans’ reactions below:

https://twitter.com/Ngongang/status/1760750027943891037?s=20

Charles Barkley had a successful NBA career before transitioning to broadcasting, notably on “Inside the NBA.” While it’s unclear if Nikki Haley will be on the election ballot, Barkley’s likely voting preference is evident if she runs for office.

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