• Nikki Haley criticizes Trump's "overly masculine" campaign strategy, fearing it may alienate women voters.
• Despite her critique, Haley offers to assist the Trump campaign, emphasizing no animosity between her and the former president.
• Haley criticizes the Trump campaign's insults towards women and minorities, referencing racist and sexist incidents.
• As the election nears, both campaigns make final pitches, with the impact of Trump's "overly masculine" approach yet to be seen.

In the lead-up to the US elections, Nikki Haley, the first Indian American to become a US cabinet member, has voiced her concerns about former President Donald Trump's campaign strategy. Haley described the approach as overly masculine, suggesting it could alienate some women voters. Despite her critique, Haley has offered to assist the Trump campaign, emphasizing that there is no animosity between her and the former president.

Haley's criticism comes at a time when the Trump campaign's approach has been perceived as excessively masculine, potentially turning off the 53% of the electorate that are women. Haley's comments were made during an interview with Fox News, where she stressed the importance of the female vote and the need for the campaign to be mindful of how they communicate with women voters.

According to a USA Today poll, women backed Harris by a margin of 17%, while Trump led among men by a margin of 16%. Haley emphasized that women care about the issues and how they're being addressed. She urged the Trump campaign to remember this, calling for discipline and inclusivity.

Haley's Offer to Assist Trump Campaign

Despite her critique, Haley clarified that she wants Trump to win and respects his campaign. She revealed that while the Trump campaign had not reached out to her, they were aware that she was ready to assist if needed. This offer to help comes despite her criticism of the campaign's approach, demonstrating her commitment to the Republican cause.

In contrast to Haley's stance, Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to Congress, has been actively involved in the Trump campaign. Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve, served in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021 as a Democrat. She made an unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 2020.

Haley also criticized the way some backing Trump insulted women and minorities. She referred to the racist jokes about Latinos and Puerto Ricans and sexist attacks on Harris at Trump's Sunday Rally at the Madison Square Garden, as well as an ad that plays on an extremely ugly double entendre against her.

The Final Stretch of the Election

The election is shaping up to be one of the closest in several decades, with neither candidate taking a lead in the battleground states. With over 48 million voters already cast, early voting data is rolling in, but the national polls are still showing the two candidates in a deadlock.

The Trump campaign has been marred by controversy, with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally generating widespread condemnation. The incident has been labeled everything from not funny to red-meat racism.

In the final days leading up to the election, both campaigns are making their final pitches to voters. Harris has promised to restore Roe v. Wade if she wins the election, a move that could resonate with women voters. On the other hand, Trump has proposed a tax credit for family caregivers, a move aimed at winning over older adults and blue-collar workers.