Nikki Haley, who has faced two false alarm calls bringing police to her home, has requested Secret Service protection due to growing threats against her, confirmed a spokesperson for her campaign.

After losing in Iowa and New Hampshire, Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and a UN ambassador under former President Donald J. Trump, is now Trump’s sole opponent in the Republican presidential race. With intense clashes between them during campaigning, they are gearing up for a heated primary in her home state on Feb. 24.

Nikki Haley’s campaign has faced threats including fake emergency calls to her home, leading her to seek Secret Service protection. The nature and number of threats haven’t been disclosed, but Haley may be targeted due to her work as a UN ambassador in Iran.

In an interview, Haley acknowledged facing “multiple issues” but vowed not to be deterred. Typically, presidential candidates get Secret Service protection after winning their party’s nomination, but Haley’s situation prompted early security measures.

Recent incidents include hoax calls to her South Carolina home, where deputies responded to false reports of violence. Haley called these experiences “traumatic” on a radio show, noting the impact on her elderly parents.

These incidents are part of a broader trend of threats and violence targeting politicians, exacerbated by false claims about the 2020 election. Other Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, have also faced similar threats.

This alarming trend underscores concerns about political intimidation and violence, exemplified by a recent attack on Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, at their home in October 2022.