Trump criticizes Ron DeSanctus over ethanol at Lincoln Day Dinner in Iowa.
Former President Donald Trump Appeals to Iowa Republicans
During the Iowa Republican Party’s Lincoln Day dinner in Des Moines, former President Donald Trump made a passionate plea to Iowa Republicans to support him in the upcoming 2024 Republican presidential primary. Trump took the opportunity to criticize Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, claiming that his critics would not be attacking him if he were not a dominant force in the race.
“Unlike the establishment globalists in this race, I’ve been an unwavering warrior for Iowa ethanol,” Trump declared. “Ron DeSanctus has aggressively gone against ethanol.”
The crowd warmly received Trump, expressing their love for him as he basked in the applause. However, long-shot candidate Will Hurd faced boos when he suggested that Trump’s motivation for running was to avoid prison.
Trump emphasized his strong friendship with Iowa, stating, “I’m here to deliver a simple message: Iowa’s never had a better friend in the White House than Donald J. Trump.” He highlighted his stance on abortion and trade policies as evidence of his commitment to the state.
Despite his usual tendency to speak for over an hour, Trump adhered to the 10-minute time limit, sticking to his script. However, he made sure to label President Joe Biden as “the most crooked president in the history of our country.”
“They rigged the presidential election in 2020. We’re not going to allow them to rig the presidential election in 2024,” Trump asserted. “They used COVID to cheat.”
Trump also acknowledged that his position as a frontrunner in the race has made him a target for his opponents. He stated, “If I weren’t running, I would have nobody coming after me, or if I was losing by a lot, I would have nobody coming after me. They wouldn’t be coming after me.”
Current Poll Numbers
According to RealClearPolitics, Trump currently enjoys an average of 52% support among Republican voters. Governor Ron DeSantis follows with 18%, while biotechnology entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Senator Tim Scott trail behind with 5%, 5%, 4%, and 3% respectively.
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