The comments come as Ron DeSantis, who is expected to enter the presidential race soon, and fellow Republican and former president Donald Trump, who has already declared his candidacy, hold dueling events in the first-in-the-nation caucus state.
SIOUX CENTER — Standing at the precipice of a likely presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told Iowans Saturday that the GOP must reject a “culture of losing” and embrace a positive vision for the future if they want to win in 2024.
The comments came as Trump was scheduled to hold a dueling event in the first-in-the-nation caucus state. DeSantis planned another stop in Cedar Rapids, while Trump was scheduled to appear at an evening outdoor rally in Des Moines, but Trump canceled the event, citing possible severe weather. A tornado warning was in effect for Polk County extending to 7 p.m., when he was scheduled to speak.
DeSantis spoke at U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra’s annual picnic fundraiser in Sioux Center. The event was a who’s who of Iowa’s top elected officials, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bevy of state legislators.
Appearing with his wife, Casey, DeSantis spoke briefly to the crowd, saying their family is looking forward to the Iowa State Fair. He also praised another Iowa culinary favorite, Casey’s breakfast pizza.
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