Key takeaways:
- Governor Ron DeSantis made his first stop in Iowa, speaking to an audience of more than 1,000
- DeSantis’ speech focused on his opposition to the “woke mob” and resonated with the Iowa Republicans in attendance
- DeSantis’ speech marks the beginning of his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first stop in Iowa on Friday, speaking to an audience of more than 1,000 at the Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport. DeSantis is widely expected to seek the 2024 GOP presidential nomination and has indicated he is leaning toward running.
DeSantis’ speech focused on his opposition to the “woke mob,” a reference to the left-leaning political movement. He declared that “our state is where woke goes to die.” His message resonated with the Iowa Republicans in attendance, who are taking a closer look at DeSantis as a potential rival to former President Donald Trump.
Trump will be visiting Iowa on Monday, his first trip to the state since announcing his campaign last year. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has also made multiple stops in Iowa this week, holding town halls in Council Bluffs and Nevada before attending a foreign policy forum with Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst in Des Moines.
DeSantis’ speech in Iowa marks the beginning of his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. With the Iowa caucuses less than a year away, DeSantis is hoping to make a strong impression on Iowa Republicans and establish himself as a viable alternative to Trump.
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