In a recent online attack, former President Donald Trump once again referred to his GOP challenger Nikki Haley by a mispronounced version of her birth name, this time calling her "Nimbra." This comes after previous attempts by Trump to mock Haley's birth name, including referring to her as "Nikki 'Nimrada' Haley."

Responding to Trump's recent barrage of attacks, which also included reposting a false claim that she is ineligible to run for president due to her parents' citizenship status, Haley remained unfazed. During a CNN town hall, she stated that Trump resorts to name-calling when he feels threatened and insecure, asserting that she knows him well and is aware that she poses a threat to him.

Haley, born Nimarata Nikki Randhawa to Punjabi Sikh parents who immigrated from India in the 1960s, revealed that she adopted her middle name as her first name and adopted her husband's last name. She expressed her pride in her South Carolina roots and dismissed Trump's false claims about her eligibility to run for president, stating firmly, "We can throw that out the window."

Trump's promotion of false "birther" claims against Haley is reminiscent of his previous efforts to question former President Barack Obama's birthplace and more recently, Vice President Kamala Harris's eligibility. These claims have drawn criticism from some who view them as an attempt to appeal to anti-immigrant and racist sentiments.

Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian American, strongly criticized Trump's comments about Haley's eligibility, denouncing his "birther lies" and highlighting the fundamentally racist nature of his views. When asked directly if she felt Trump's attacks were racist, Haley refrained from making a definitive statement, leaving it for the voters to decide.

As the New Hampshire primaries draw near, both Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who also lost to Trump in the Iowa GOP caucuses, have intensified their attacks on their rivals. Haley expressed her confidence in handling the political onslaught, while Trump took aim at both Haley and DeSantis, claiming they wouldn't be able to handle the attacks he faced during his time as president.

The upcoming New Hampshire primaries on January 23 will serve as a significant test for Haley, DeSantis, and other candidates vying for the Republican nomination. As the race continues, the candidates are focused on their campaigns and delivering their messages to the voters.