Category: United States

South Carolinians handled this tragedy well. There were no riots and we came together to support Mother Emmanuel. The Governor told the President and the race hustlers to stay away from the memorial services, we didn't need them.

— Jason Trommetter (@jasontromm) June 17, 2023

8 years ago South Carolina was brought to her knees. By the grace of God 9 amazing souls & their families inspired the state & the country, showing us how faith & love triumph over hate. We will forever be grateful for the strength & grace of South Carolinians in the aftermath. pic.twitter.com/82yACxgfUI

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) June 17, 2023

Nikki Haley said this about the Confederate flag and the Mother Emmanuel shooting.

“When I became governor, the Confederate flag was a defining issue for how a lot of Americans regarded South Carolina. I made a point, early on, of talking to both Republicans and Democrats to see if there was the political will to take the flag down once and for all. Members from both parties pushed back against the idea.”

“But the images of the Charleston killer with the Confederate flag changed all that. The Mother Emmanuel shooter had made sure that anyone who saw the Confederate flag would now think of the killer and the image of him holding it. Clearly, something had to be done.”

With All Due Respect