Published 07/29/2023 8:40:00 p.m.

Trump takes aim at DeSantis amid Iowa gathering of rivals: ‘I wouldn’t take a chance on that one’

Former President Donald Trump targeted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during an Iowa Republican event, criticizing him for his stance on ethanol and referring to him as "Ron DeSanctus."
Despite trailing Trump in the polls, DeSantis has been cautious in his criticism of the former president, which may be slowing him down in the race.
Trump cited polls showing his lead over President Biden in key swing states, while DeSantis trailed behind, highlighting his own electability compared to his rival.

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The Hill

Trump takes aim at DeSantis amid Iowa gathering of rivals: ‘I wouldn’t take a chance on that one’

Former President Donald Trump on Friday took aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) at a gathering of Iowa Republicans, seeking to cement his grip on the state with less than six months until the state caucuses. Trump and nearly every other Republican running for the party’s 2024 nomination spoke at the Iowa GOP’s Lincoln…

07/29/2023 3:10:48 a.m.·Washington, United States

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Benzinga

Donald Trump Attacks Ron DeSantis In Iowa Gathering

During an Iowa Republican event, Donald Trump targeted his Republican rival, Ron DeSantis, aiming to strengthen his influence in the state.

07/28/2023 11:07:27 p.m.·New York, United States

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Political Wire

Trump Tells Iowa GOP Not to Take a Chance on DeSantis

Wall Street Journal: “The evening marked the first time Trump and DeSantis have attended the same event in Iowa. Almost the entire room stood and applauded when Trump took the stage as the dinner’s final speaker. He listed what he views as his accomplishments in office and said it is ‘hard to do that quickly,’ given speakers at the dinner were strictly limited to 10 minutes each.” “The former president criticized DeSantis within the first 150 se…

07/29/2023 7:07:14 p.m.·New York, United States

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Wall Street Journal

Trump Tells Iowa Republicans Not to Take a Chance on DeSantis

GOP front-runner makes rare appearance alongside a dozen rivals for the party’s presidential nomination

07/29/2023 1:13:00 p.m.·New York, United States

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Hot Air

Trump to Iowa Republicans: Don't take a chance on DeSantis

Will Hurd booed

07/29/2023 5:01:59 p.m.·Arlington, United States

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Florida Politics

Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump take different approaches to Iowa dinner

Donald Trump and his top rivals for the GOP presidential nomination took the stage one by one Friday night to address an influential gathering of Iowa Republicans, with none of the top-tier hopefuls mentioning that new federal charges had been filed against the former president just a day earlier. Instead, Trump’s competitors mostly reserved their sharpest criticism for President Joe Biden and a Democratic Party they argued had lost touch with m…

07/29/2023 12:00:20 p.m.

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