It doesn’t take much effort at all for a Republican politician to be roundly criticized in post-Obama America, where even wedding attire draws intense scrutiny.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who is running in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, shared a family photo from her daughter’s wedding over the weekend and while decent folk responded to offer their congrats, some opted to blast Haley for wearing an off-white gown to the wedding ceremony.
Haley tweeted, “We had the sweetest weekend celebrating Rena and Josh. Thankful for our sweet family and friends who joined us in supporting and celebrating them. Rena and Josh, we could not be more proud of both of you!”
We had the sweetest weekend celebrating Rena and Josh. Thankful for our sweet family and friends who joined us in supporting and celebrating them. Rena and Josh, we could not be more proud of both of you! #AndThenThereWere5❤️#JourneyToJackson2023 pic.twitter.com/49UJKiXUft
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) April 16, 2023
The photo featured Haley and her husband Michael, son Nalin, daughter Rena and new son-in-law Josh Jackson, who is black — this potentially being a sore spot for some on the left who spent their days accusing Republicans of being racists.
In a pre-wedding photo shared on Instagram, Haley wrote, “As parents you pray your children will find that special someone to go through life with. The day is here and we couldn’t be more excited for our daughter and future son. As we start this special day, our hearts are full knowing this is the day the Lord has made…”
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But it all proved to be too much joy for some, who opted to take exception to Haley wearing an off-white gown to spew negativity.
Here’s a quick sampling of some of those responses, as seen on Twitter:
Who is the bride???
— Fact Checker (@TrumpFL) April 21, 2023
Did the mother of the bride wear WHITE
— Pam (@WardpamPam) April 16, 2023
I don’t see a veil on her head & she is wearing a champagne-colored dress, not white. I’m guessing her daughter was with her when she picked it out, just like I was with my mom when she picked out her mother’s dress. Why would you make this comment? It’s just weird & classless.
— Sheryl Lynne (@SherylLynne97) April 17, 2023
Ummmm why the hell are you wearing an almost white dress that easily could have been a wedding dress???
That was very selfish of you to try to steal her spotlight but given how much you want all the attention on you, it doesn’t surprise me.
— Annie Resists (@ResistsAnnie) April 17, 2023
Why are you basically wearing white and gripping the groom? creepy.
— MadLaw️ (@MadTownLaw) April 17, 2023
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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