{"id":2105295,"date":"2023-11-21T18:44:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kim-reynolds-responds-to-trump-calling-her-the-most-unpopular-governor-its-not-about-me\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T18:45:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:45:14","slug":"kim-reynolds-responds-to-trump-calling-her-the-most-unpopular-governor-its-not-about-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kim-reynolds-responds-to-trump-calling-her-the-most-unpopular-governor-its-not-about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Kim Reynolds responds to Trump&#8217;s criticism: &#8216;It&#8217;s not about me"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkim-reynolds-responds-to-trump-calling-her-the-most-unpopular-governor-its-not-about-me%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105295&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Kim Reynolds Brushes Off Trump&#8217;s Criticism, \u2063Doubles Down on DeSantis Endorsement<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Kim\u2063 Reynolds (R-IA) \u200cis unfazed by former President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent remarks labeling her as the &#8220;most unpopular governor in America.&#8221; \u2064In fact, she is standing firm in her endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for the 2024 Republican presidential primary.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis\u2062 on Nov.\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kim-reynolds-responds-to-trump-calling-her-the-most-unpopular-governor-its-not-about-me\/\" title=\"Kim Reynolds responds to Trump's criticism: 'It's not about me\">6 sparked significant backlash<\/a> from Trump and his allies. The former president&#8217;s campaign released a video \u200con Tuesday \u2064downplaying the impact of \u200bthe Iowa governor&#8217;s \u2062support for his rival\u2063 in \u2062the \u200dGOP primary.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s\u200c Criticism<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Kim Reynolds of Iowa\u2062 has gone from a popular governor to the most unpopular governor in the entire\u2062 United States of America \u2014 not \u2062an easy feat,&#8221; Trump said, \u200dreferring to a recent Morning Consult poll that reported her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-trump-is-crushing-biden-among-independents\/\" title=\"POLL: Trump Is Crushing Biden Among Independents\">highest disapproval rating<\/a> among all U.S. governors, at 47%.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Reynolds didn&#8217;t hesitate \u200bto respond to Trump&#8217;s comments. In \u200da tweet \u2064on Tuesday, she praised\u2062 DeSantis as the &#8220;most\u2063 effective leader I&#8217;ve ever seen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It\u2019s not about me. It\u2019s about our country. [Ron DeSantis] follows\u200b through on his\u2064 promises, can serve \u20648 years, and has a WINNING record,&#8221; the Iowa Republican governor said. &#8220;If you like what we \u2063are doing in Iowa, \u200cyou\u2019ll love what\u200b he\u2019ll \u200cdo for this country!&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Disagreement<\/h3>\n<p>However, Trump \u2062disagreed with\u2062 Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement in his video. He referred to DeSantis as a &#8220;wounded bird&#8221; and claimed that \u200bher support gives him &#8220;exactly zero bounce.&#8221; Trump \u200dcurrently\u200b holds a 59.4%\u2064 RealClearPolitics rating, while DeSantis trails behind with\u200b 14%.<\/p>\n<p>The DeSantis War Room \u2063countered Trump&#8217;s \u200cclaims by sharing a map of Iowa on X,\u2064 highlighting how Reynolds outperformed Trump in every district that he won \u200cin\u2063 2020. The \u2062post simply read, &#8220;Interesting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Tension Between \u200bReynolds and Trump<\/h3>\n<p>This video attacking Reynolds is just the latest example of the strained relationship between her and \u2064the former president. Their dynamic soured after \u200dReynolds initially declared her neutrality in the Iowa caucuses. In August, Trump took credit for her success, stating, &#8220;I got her elected. I endorsed her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite Trump&#8217;s \u2064criticism, Reynolds remains popular in Iowa. \u200bIn an August poll, she received an 81% favorability rating, while Trump received 65%. Another poll revealed \u200dthat \u200da significant portion of likely Iowa \u200cRepublican caucusgoers would\u200d not vote for Trump in 2024,\u200b and a majority believed he should drop out \u2063of the race if he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antifa-insurgence-leader-john-sullivan-speaks-out-in-infowars-interview-bidens-victory-is-fishy-massive-support-for-trump-speaks-for-itself-video\/\" title=\"Antifa-Insurgence Leader John Sullivan Speaks Out in Infowars Interview: Biden\u2019s Victory Is \u2018Fishy,\u2019 Massive Support For Trump \u2018Speaks For Itself\u2019 (Video)\">faces federal charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington\u200d Examiner has reached out to the DeSantis campaign for comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ\u2062 MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors did \u2063Governor Reynolds \u200cconsider when endorsing Governor DeSantis, despite criticism from former President\u2062 Trump?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O Gov. Reynolds during a recent\u2062 interview on Fox \u2062News. &#8220;I supported her in \u2063a big way, but she turned on us and she turned \u2064on Ron DeSantis. I can&#8217;t believe it. I can&#8217;t believe it.&#8221; Trump&#8217;s remarks come as a surprise to many, given his previous public support for \u200cReynolds \u200dduring her reelection\u200c campaign in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticism, Gov. Reynolds remains steadfast in her endorsement of Gov. \u2063DeSantis. In a\u200b statement issued\u200d on Wednesday, she\u200c expressed\u2063 her unwavering support for\u200b the Florida governor, calling him a true conservative leader who has achieved significant success \u200din his \u2063state. Reynolds\u2063 highlighted DeSantis&#8217;s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, his commitment to economic growth, and his strong stance on conservative values as key reasons for her endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217;s \u200ddecision to endorse \u2064DeSantis has been \u2063met \u2063with mixed reactions within the\u200c Republican\u2062 Party. While some view her endorsement as strategic and aimed at\u2064 ensuring the party&#8217;s success \u200cin the upcoming primary, others\u200d see it as a betrayal to Trump and his\u200d loyal base. However, Reynolds remains undeterred by these concerns, stating that\u2062 her endorsement is based on her own assessment of DeSantis&#8217;s abilities\u2063 and accomplishments as\u2062 a \u2062governor.<\/p>\n<p>The rift between Trump and Reynolds underscores the current divisions within the \u200dRepublican Party. The former\u200b president continues to hold significant\u2062 influence over \u2063the party, \u200band his \u200bcriticism of Reynolds reflects his desire for unwavering loyalty from Republican \u2064officials. On the other hand, \u2063Reynolds&#8217;s decision\u2062 to endorse DeSantis demonstrates her independence and willingness to\u200c make her\u200c own\u200d choices,\u200c even if they do not align\u200b with\u2062 Trump&#8217;s preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis also reflects the growing popularity and influence \u200dof the Florida governor within the \u200dRepublican Party. DeSantis has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fake-porn-account-lawsuit-filed-against-fairfax-school-board-candidate\/\" title=\"Lawsuit filed against Fairfax School Board candidate over fake porn account.\">gained national\u2062 attention<\/a> for his strong conservative policies, his handling \u200bof the \u200bpandemic, \u200cand his unwavering support \u2062for Trump. By\u200d endorsing DeSantis, Reynolds aligns herself with a \u200crising star within the party and positions herself as a key \u200cplayer in the\u200b upcoming primary.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Kim Reynolds\u2064 remains resolute in her endorsement \u200bof Governor Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican presidential \u2063primary, despite criticism from former President Donald \u200bTrump. Her endorsement reflects her assessment of DeSantis&#8217;s abilities as a conservative leader and her desire\u2063 to support a \u200drising star within the\u200d party. Reynolds&#8217;s decision highlights the divisions\u2063 within the Republican Party and\u200c her willingness to \u2062make independent choices, even if they do \u2062not align\u200d with Trump&#8217;s preferences. Ultimately, only time will tell how Reynolds&#8217;s\u2063 endorsement will impact the outcome\u200d of the primary and the future of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) is brushing off comments from former President Donald Trump calling her the &#8220;most unpopular governor in America&#8221; and doubling down on her endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Reynolds endorsed DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary on Nov. 6, causing severe backlash from Trump and his allies. 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