Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop at a Dairy Queen in Iowa, taking a subtle jab at former President Donald Trump who had visited the week prior. DeSantis was accompanied by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and the two ordered an Oreo Blizzard. During the visit, DeSantis praised Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and joked about the messiness of cones. It appears the governor has a knack for using food to make a point.
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Six Republican presidential candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, attended the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Moderated by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the event was attended by nearly 2,000 Christian conservative voters and featured discussions on a variety of topics. The candidates received a warm reception from the crowd, and the event was a key step in the road to the Iowa Republican caucuses.
Federal prosecutors have filed an 11-page motion to protect classified materials in the prosecution of President Donald Trump. The motion outlines the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) and proposes a protective order to limit the use of classified information to the courtroom and prevent it from being shared with third parties. The court must now determine if the information is necessary for the defense and rule on the motion.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on former President Donald Trump to “step up” and join the first GOP primary debate next month, emphasizing that no one is entitled to the nomination and that Trump should participate to “earn it with his vision.” DeSantis himself will be attending the debate in Milwaukee on August 23rd and the FAMiLY Leadership Summit event in Iowa hosted by Tucker Carlson. It is still unclear whether or not Trump will participate in the debate.
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Residents of Seffner, Florida were shocked to find that the sinkhole that had opened up in 2013 and swallowed a man sleeping in his own house had reopened for a third time. Hillsborough County officials are monitoring the sinkhole and taking steps to ensure the safety of the surrounding area, reassuring residents that none of the homes appear to be in danger. The sinkhole has been filled with sand and rock and secured with chain-link fencing each time it has reopened.
Shane McMillan, an inmate at a federal penitentiary in Florida, has been accused of stabbing disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar in response to a lewd comment. McMillan has a history of violent behavior and is currently in solitary confinement while the incident is being investigated. The attack has raised questions about the safety of inmates in federal prisons.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stated that he would not be former President Donald Trump's running mate if given the opportunity, citing the lack of authority of the vice presidency. He also criticized both Trump and President Joe Biden for their ability to win over suburban women, and is currently 30 points behind Trump in the polls. It is unclear if DeSantis will run for president in 2024, but he has made it clear that he will not be Trump's running mate.