Nikki Haley Dismisses Misogyny In Support Of Trump [Video]

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is prioritizing her support of former President Donald Trump over his comments about the sexual assault case against him and over his running mate’s misogyny, according to a new interview with CBS News’ Margaret Brennan.

“Well, I think the focus for me is on policy,” the former South Carolina governor told Brennan after she asked about Trump speaking on writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual assault case against him. (Trump spent the majority of a news conference on Friday bashing the writer, who won two cases against him.)

Moments later, Haley did not directly answer when Brennan asked if she thought Trump was a good candidate.

“I think he is the Republican nominee, and I think, put him against Kamala Harris, who’s the Democrat nominee. For me, it’s not a question,” said Haley, who also said that she’s “on standby” to campaign for Trump. “Now, do I agree with his style? …