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Nikki Haley Mocked For Making Her Husband Change His Name Because He Didn't 'Look Like A Bill'

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An excerpt from the GOP presidential candidate's 2012 memoir about how she renamed her now-husband Michael in college because he didn't 'look like a Bill' has sparked mockery after it resurfaced.

Former South Carolina Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised eyebrows with an intriguing reveal from her past—a curious renaming of her husband for political expediency.

In her autobiography Can’t Is Not an Option: My American Story, Haley shared the weirdly fascinating tale of transforming her husband's name from Bill to Michael in a bid to bolster her political image. This unusual rebranding took place during their earlier years together.


According to Haley's account, she orchestrated the shift unilaterally, deciding that the name "Bill" didn't fit the narrative she sought for her political aspirations, adding:

"From that point on, I started calling him Michael, and all my friends did the same. When he transferred to Clemson his sophomore year, my friends became his friends, and before we knew it, he was universally known as Michael."

You can see the excerpt for yourself below.


Screenshot of passage from Nikki Haley's memoir@awprokop/X

Sure, Haley's explanation for this sudden name change was straightforward—she asserted that her husband "looks like a Michael," seemingly cementing her decision.

But people absolutely thought it was weird—and mocked her for it.



Journalist Heather Schwedel, writing for Yahoo, delved into the peculiar decision, questioning whether it mirrored Haley's assertive leadership style or hinted at a controlling dynamic within their relationship.

Schwedel probed into Haley's apparent conviction in her ability to dictate names, linking it to her stances on transgender issues. The journalist pondered if her husband desired a partner who took charge, relinquishing decision-making to avoid complexities.

Schwedel also challenged Haley's reasoning that her husband did not resemble a "Bill" but rather exuded a "Michael" persona. She highlighted the vast range of nicknames associated with the name William, suggesting Haley had numerous alternatives at her disposal beyond "Bill," including Billy, Will, and Willy.

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