GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing intense criticism after allegedly sharing what appeared to be fake fan mail on Twitter. The incident has caused a wave of backlash on social media, with users accusing Haley of deception and raising doubts about the authenticity of her messages.
On Thursday, Haley took to her X account to express her gratitude for the kind words she said she received from supporters.
He wrote: “Americans want a choice in this election, not a repeat. I am overwhelmed by all these kind words! We will continue to work hard to make you proud.”
However, it quickly became apparent that there was a significant problem with the fan mail he shared: it appeared to be fake.
One email in particular caught the attention of eagle-eyed social media users. The message, allegedly received from someone named Michael B., was addressed to Nikki Haley and contained an impassioned plea for her to continue her fight.
However, it turned out that the email was still in draft stage and had not been sent. This raised suspicions about how Haley had allegedly received the email and shared it on X.
Adding to the controversy was another piece of alleged fan mail shared by Haley that appeared to lack the personal touch usually associated with handwritten notes, instead being typed in a digital font called Bees Burts font.
This fueled further speculation that the messages had been fabricated or manipulated to create a positive image of Haley’s popularity.
Social media users were quick to denounce Haley for what appeared to be a misguided attempt at self-promotion. Some sarcastically suggested that Haley’s team should have hit the “send” button before sharing the messages, while others criticized the apparent incompetence of her social media team.
I WAIT:
Wow, those are truly inspiring messages. I just received this fan mail today. It’s so nice to be appreciated! pic.twitter.com/j8LWTvnqlB
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) February 2, 2024
Hit Send next time and change the font every now and then. pic.twitter.com/FDGbFHrGMh
— Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) February 2, 2024
Let me guess Nikki also sends herself flowers to the office and says they are from her husband.
— Brandie with a (@BrandieWithABee) February 2, 2024
This is so embarrassing… it makes DeSantis’ online team look competent.
— NN (@NnPnemck) February 2, 2024
These messages are as credible as Jussie Smollet.
— The Prudentialist (@MrPrudentialist) February 2, 2024
Funny, Michael B. emailed me too, but his was singing a completely different tune. pic.twitter.com/StkguQlt1C
— LivePDDave (@LivePDDave1) February 2, 2024
You all have idiots running your social media, what the hell
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) February 2, 2024
The Gateway Pundit has reached out to Haley’s team for comment. We asked her team to confirm whether the fan mail Haley shared was based on an actual message she received from a supporter. And provide proof of the original communication to verify its authenticity if they claim it to be true. Updates to this story will be provided as soon as we receive a response.