The Daily Mail has been barred from covering Nikki Haley’s campaign events following the publication of allegations that the presidential candidate cheated on her husband, according to the outlet.
On Friday, a Daily Mail reporter and photographer were asked to leave a campaign event at a diner in New Hampshire and told they would not be allowed to cover any future events.
What is the issue between Nikki Haley and the Daily Mail?
According to the Daily Mail, Haley spokeswoman Chaney Denton addressed the reporter and photographer, pointed to the door, and stated, “The Daily Mail is not credentialed for any future events.” I am politely asking you to leave.”
When the Daily Mail reporter inquired whether the ban would be in effect for the remainder of the campaign, the spokesperson replied, “Yes.”
According to the Daily Mail, Denton later informed an editor that the publication had been banned for “printing lies” about the presidential candidate.
The ban comes after the Daily Mail published a story alleging that Haley lied when denying having cheated on her husband. She was accused of having affairs twice during her South Carolina gubernatorial campaign.
According to the Daily Mail, the Haley campaign was given ample time to respond to requests for comment on the story but did not provide one.