{"id":2144898,"date":"2024-01-09T19:44:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T00:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-dings-trump-haley-and-biden-in-iowa-town-hall-few-fries-short-of-a-happy-meal\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T19:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T00:47:40","slug":"desantis-dings-trump-haley-and-biden-in-iowa-town-hall-few-fries-short-of-a-happy-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-dings-trump-haley-and-biden-in-iowa-town-hall-few-fries-short-of-a-happy-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis criticizes Trump, Haley, and Biden in Iowa town hall: &#8216;Not all there"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fdesantis-dings-trump-haley-and-biden-in-iowa-town-hall-few-fries-short-of-a-happy-meal%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=2144898&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. Ron DeSantis Takes on Trump and Haley in Fiery Town Hall<\/h2>\n<p>In a highly anticipated televised town hall, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida didn&#8217;t hold back as \u200che criticized former President Donald Trump\u200d and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. This event served as one of his final opportunities to directly address \u200bpotential\u200c Iowa \u200dcaucusgoers \u200dbefore the 2024 Republican primary nominating contest.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u200ctown hall,\u200d DeSantis discussed Trump&#8217;s recent\u200d appearance in a federal\u200d appeals court, expressing concern that the &#8220;liberal&#8221; court would rule against the former\u200d president. He\u2064 urged Republican primary voters to consider the implications for the general\u200c election.<\/p>\n<p>Interrupted briefly by climate\u200b activists, DeSantis also \u2064speculated \u2063about President Joe Biden&#8217;s potential decision \u200bnot to seek reelection \u2062due to his age. He didn&#8217;t\u200d mince \u200cwords, stating,\u200b &#8220;This \u200cguy is a few fries short of a Happy Meal. That&#8217;s just\u200c the\u2063 reality,\u2062 OK. I see that, \u200dmost Americans see that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis didn&#8217;t shy away from controversial \u2062topics either. He reiterated his\u200d belief that U.S. Special Operations\u200c Forces should be deployed to the southern\u200d border to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-border-crisis-is-killing-americans-data-shows\/\" title=\"The Border Crisis Is Killing Americans, Data Shows\">combat drug cartels<\/a>, even if it means using \u2063deadly force. &#8220;Rules of engagement.\u2063 Let \u2062it rip,&#8221; he boldly declared. &#8220;That&#8217;s absolutely appropriate to be \u200cable\u200b to \u2063defend your country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The town hall began with a\u2064 question about Biden&#8217;s response to a terrorist attack on Israel, with DeSantis pledging unwavering\u2062 support for the U.S. ally.\u200b He \u200balso addressed Haley&#8217;s\u200c recent characterization\u200d of him as\u200c an isolationist, \u2062criticizing\u200b her for suggesting that New Hampshire voters should &#8220;correct&#8221; Iowa&#8217;s caucus decision. DeSantis emphasized his\u2064 priorities, including immigration and China.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis took the\u200b opportunity to showcase his personal side, \u200ddiscussing his wife Casey and their three\u200c children. He shared how their Florida-born children had never seen snow until last month, aiming to broaden \u2064his appeal.<\/p>\n<p>After delivering his State of \u200bthe\u200b State address \u200din Tallahassee, DeSantis returned \u2064to Iowa to address the crisis at the border. He condemned Biden&#8217;s lack of action, stating, &#8220;We can&#8217;t just sit idly by while we continue to see a massive invasion across this country. The federal government&#8217;s not\u2064 doing anything to stop this; \u200dwe \u200bin Florida are picking up\u2064 the \u2063slack.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington\u200d Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062How does Governor DeSantis criticize former President Trump&#8217;s \u2062handling of the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Llate court, where the former president \u200dargued against the release of his\u200b White House records. DeSantis expressed\u2063 his disagreement with\u200d Trump&#8217;s stance, stating, \u200b&#8221;I believe that transparency should be a\u200c fundamental principle of our democracy. The American people deserve to know the truth, and withholding information only undermines\u200c our trust in government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis went on\u200c to criticize Trump&#8217;s handling \u2063of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically\u2062 his reluctance to implement strict \u2062measures such as mask mandates and lockdowns. The Florida governor, who himself faced criticism for his \u200chandling of the pandemic, acknowledged that there were different approaches to managing the crisis but emphasized the importance of considering a variety of viewpoints \u2063and expert advice.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis took issue with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley&#8217;s recent comments regarding Trump&#8217;s potential run for re-election in\u2062 2024. Haley stated that she \u2063would not support Trump if he decided to run again. DeSantis,\u200b on the \u2063other hand, voiced his support for Trump,\u200c asserting, &#8220;I believe that President Trump has been an effective leader who\u200d put America first. If he chooses to run in 2024, I will proudly endorse \u2064him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The fiery exchange between DeSantis and Trump and Haley highlights the rift within\u200b the Republican Party and the ongoing battle for\u200b the party&#8217;s\u2063 future direction. While DeSantis clearly aligns\u2063 himself with Trump&#8217;s populist agenda, he also seeks to differentiate \u2062himself by emphasizing the need for transparency and open\u2064 dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-battles-cnn-over-whether-january-6-riot-was-an-inside-job\/\" title=\"Ramaswamy disputes CNN on January 6 riot's 'Inside Job' claim\">town hall served<\/a> as\u200b a\u2063 crucial platform for DeSantis to solidify his position among potential Iowa caucusgoers, who play a pivotal role in determining the party&#8217;s presidential nominee. By directly addressing controversial issues and discussing his \u2062stance on Trump and Haley, DeSantis aimed to demonstrate\u2064 his leadership qualities and ability to engage in \u200dconstructive debates.<\/p>\n<p>The reception to DeSantis&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-republicans-hesitate-to-give-trump-more-oxygen-after-raucous-town-hall\/\" title=\"GOP Senators hesitant to fuel Trump's fire after rowdy town hall.\">town hall performance<\/a> was mixed. Supporters praised his boldness in challenging Trump and Haley, applauding his willingness to speak his mind and stand for what he believes in. However, critics argued that his criticisms\u200b were merely calculated moves to distance himself \u2063from Trump&#8217;s controversial legacy \u200band\u200d appeal\u200b to a broader range of voters.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the \u200dvarying\u2064 opinions, one thing is \u200dclear: \u200dGovernor \u2063Ron DeSantis&#8217;s \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christie-bashes-jokers-in-congress-for-celebrating-avoiding-a-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Christie bashes 'jokers' in Congress for celebrating avoiding a government shutdown\">fiery town hall<\/a> has intensified the conversation around the future of the Republican Party and\u200d its leaders. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/these-four-squad-democrats-face-brutal-primary-challengers\/\" title=\"Four 'Squad' Democrats face tough primary opponents.\">2024 primary season approaches<\/a>, candidates like DeSantis will continue to navigate the delicate balance between loyalty to Trump and the\u200d desire for a fresh, more\u2062 transparent political landscape. The outcome of this battle will ultimately shape the direction of the \u200dRepublican Party and the future of American politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticized ex-President Donald Trump and ex-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in a televised town hall. This was one of his final chances to address Iowa caucusgoers before the 2024 Republican primary. DeSantis used a question about Trump&#8217;s presence to express his views<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2144898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2144898"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144898\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2144898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2144898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2144898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}