It is very sad. This country has a relatively short history. We should take care of what we have. Nikki Haley symbolizes the kind of politician who would trash it all. I cannot speak for her motive - could be contempt for US history and for the Constitution, being blackmailed, or she simply is a closet left winger. Whatever it is, she has done her damage and appears happy about it.
Might be as simple as wanting to be on the right side of the issue instead of being right about the issue and curry favor with the Main Stream Media.