Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and U.S.
However, in November 2023, the public started wondering about Rena Haley Jackson, Nikki’s daughter.
According toPeoplemagazine, the couple met while they were attending colleges near each other in South Carolina in 1989.
They soon started dating, and Michael even switched schools to attend Clemson University with Nikki.
They eventually got married in 1996 in two ceremonies.
Rena Haley Jackson was their first child, born on June 8, 1998.
She was born in South Carolina, the state where her parents have primarily resided since they graduated college.
Rena also has a younger brother, Nalin Haley, who was born on September 6, 2001.
This even included when her mother, Nikki, became the 116thgovernor of South Carolina in 2011.
We also know that Rena was on her cheerleading team when she was in high school, per People.
Her mother, Nikki, went on to win the general governor’s race against Vincent Sheheen.
With her victory, Nikki became South Carolina’s first minority governor, according to theLos Angeles Times.
Seeing her mother make history was likely inspiring for the young Rena.
Nikki’s office immediately fired back at the accusation through a spokesperson, Rob Godrey.
Nikki herself graduated from the university with an accounting degree in 1994.
Rena, on the other hand, studied nursing and psychology.
She graduated from Clemson University in 2021 after finishing her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Aside from studying nursing, Rena was also involved in the university outside of classes.
Rena lists herself as a pediatric nurse on her officialInstagramprofile.
Here, she shared photos of Rena wearing an engagement ring, and the couple were obviously all smiles.
Nikki wrote, “He asked … she said yes!
And just like that, we have another son.
So proud and happy for both of them.”
She also shared the hashtag #ClemsonLoveStory in a nod to Rena meeting Josh at her alma mater.
Rena and Josh married at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina on April 15 the following year.
“The love that was felt during this ceremony was overwhelmingly special!”
“It meant a lot to share our vows and have our friends and family pray over our marriage …
Marriage is such a gift and God is so good!!”
The real turning point, however, was when Ramaswamy brought up Rena when the group debated TikTok.
Later after the debate, Nikki defended her anger and harsh remarks toward her opponent.
“Look, I’m a mom.
I’m a mom,” she told NBC News.
But it’s not even the personal part there are serious differences I have with him."
