For most of her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former United Nations ambassador, has been spared the full onslaught from former President Donald J. Trump’s devoted following of internet trolls.
The cadre of mostly anonymous personalities who wage near-constant battle in Mr. Trump’s name focused first on brutally attacking Gov.
Ron DeSantis of Florida, who had been considered the former president’s most potent rival in the 2024 Republican primary.
But with Ms. Haley now his last remaining opponent, the machine has turned her way.
Some of the most disturbing material has been generated by artificial intelligence, and digitally manipulates her voice and likeness.
Persons:
Shiva, Nikki Haley, Donald J, Trump’s, Ron DeSantis, Haley, Joan Donovan, Trump
Organizations:
United Nations, Republican, Boston University
Locations:
South Carolina, Florida