Iowa AG Brenna Bird supports Trump’s record as caucuses approach
Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird: Trump is the Best Candidate to Beat Biden
Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird is one of former President Donald Trump’s highest-ranking endorsements in the Hawkeye State, and she believes he is the only, and the best, candidate who can beat President Joe Biden.
Contrary to the state’s Republican governor, Kim Reynolds, who endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for president, Bird made the decision that Trump was the best man for the job and endorsed the onetime president.
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“I think that President Trump is the one who’s going to defeat Biden and win our country back,” Bird said in an interview in early December. “And we were all a lot better off in Iowa when Donald Trump was president.”
Bird, who is in her first term as attorney general, won the election by beating the incumbent who had served in the role for nearly 40 years.
She has traveled the state and said that support for Trump is strong, even with DeSantis getting the governor’s endorsement and spending much time there. And the polls reflect this just a few weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses, which will take place on Jan. 15.
According to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average for the Iowa caucus, Trump is at 50%, with DeSantis quite a bit behind him at 18.4%.
“I see strong support for President Trump all over Iowa, and I think it’s because of his record and people know what he did as president, and they want that back again. So he’s got broad support from all kinds of people,” Bird said. “Iowans are really excited about President Trump and are going to caucus for him.”
To her, the main difference between Trump and the other candidates is the track record he already has, having served as president for four years, whereas the other candidates do not have that track record.
“President Trump brings a track record of showing what he would do as president, and people want what they had when President Trump was president,” Bird said. “They know that he knows how to govern, that he knows how to take on the swamp and do what’s right and stand up for America.”
She believes that Iowans are looking for someone who will “respect their constitutional freedoms and who will uphold the Constitution” and that Trump is the candidate who will do just that.
However, Trump has faced major legal challenges which could have the potential to upend his bid. In Colorado, the state’s Supreme Court ruled to throw Trump off its primary ballot over his actions on and around Jan. 6, 2021. Similar challenges have been filed in other states, but Colorado was the first state in which the effort was successful.
He is also facing charges connected to his handling of classified documents after leaving office and another connected to his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection of the Capitol. State charges in Georgia have also been filed against Trump connected to his attempt to overturn the election results in the state.
Since Bird endorsed him, she has led a multistate brief in opposition to Trump’s gag order and has been a staunch defender of him as he faces numerous legal cases.
As a prosecutor, Bird said she has worked hand in hand with the FBI to put criminals away and believes those in the local field offices are “excellent,” but the “D.C. office of the FBI has very serious that have to be addressed.”
She strayed away from answering whether, as a prosecutor, the charges against Trump worry her at all and instead criticized what she believes to be a politicization of the Justice Department.
“As a prosecutor, I believe that politics has absolutely no place in prosecutions that’s wrong,” she said when asked if the charges worry her. “I never prosecuted someone based on their political beliefs. I would never do that. That is wrong. … So he shouldn’t have to go through that.”
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Why does Bird believe that President Trump’s ability to connect with everyday Americans sets him apart from other candidates?
O get things done, and that he will fight for the American people.”
When asked about DeSantis, Bird acknowledged that he is a popular governor and has made a name for himself in Florida. However, she believes that his lack of experience in a national leadership role is a drawback.
“Governor DeSantis has done great things in Florida, but we haven’t seen what he can do on a national level,” Bird said. “I think it’s important to have someone with experience in the White House, someone who knows the ropes and can handle the pressure.”
As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Bird is confident that Trump will come out on top. She believes that his strong support and track record will resonate with the voters, and that his ability to connect with everyday Americans sets him apart from the other candidates.
“President Trump speaks directly to the American people. He understands their concerns and fights for their interests,” Bird said. “He has a vision for our country that resonates with ordinary Americans, and that’s why I believe he is the best candidate to beat Biden.”
Despite the endorsement from the Iowa Republican Attorney General, Trump still faces challenges ahead. He will need to build on his support and address any concerns or criticisms that may arise during the campaign.
But Bird remains steadfast in her belief that Trump is the best person for the job.
“I have faith in the American people. I believe they will recognize what President Trump can bring to the table and will choose him as their next president,” Bird said.
As the Iowa caucuses approach, all eyes will be on the candidates as they strive to gain support and secure victory in this pivotal battleground state. And for Bird, it is clear that Trump is the candidate to watch.
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