Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis for president during a rally Monday in Des Moines. Without publicly declaring her support, Reynolds has introduced the Florida governor at political events in Iowa and appeared with Florida first lady Casey DeSantis — until Monday. "We need someone who puts this country first and not himself. That leader is Ron DeSantis," Reynolds said shortly after taking the stage. Donald Trump is the heavy favorite to win in Iowa, with 43% of likely caucusgoers supporting him, according to the latest Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll. DeSantis is competing with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to emerge in the leadoff contest, just 10 weeks away, as a viable alternative to Trump.Trump's campaign criticized Reynolds on Sunday, when speculation about her coming endorsement surfaced."Kim Reynolds apparently has begun her retirement tour early as she clearly does not have any ambition for higher office," the Trump campaign said in an emailed statement. "Earlier this year, she promised her constituents that she would remain neutral in the race, yet she has completely gone back on that promise. Regardless, her endorsement will not make any difference in this race."Trump also weighed in in a series of social media posts, accusing her of disloyalty and reneging on her pledge to remain neutral."If and when Kim Reynolds of Iowa endorses Ron DeSanctimonious, who is absolutely dying in the polls both in Iowa and Nationwide, it will be the end of her political career in that MAGA would never support her again, just as MAGA will never support DeSanctimonious again," he wrote. "Two extremely disloyal people getting together is, however, a very beautiful thing to watch. They can now remain loyal to each other because nobody else wants them!!!"Reynolds, in her second term, won't be up for reelection until 2026. vlog political analyst Dennis Goldford says Reynolds' popularity should hold on."She's the most popular political figure among Republicans, at least in Iowa right now, and she's in a fairly comfortable position for her," he said.Information from the Associated Press was used in this article.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis for president during a rally Monday in Des Moines.
Without publicly declaring her support, Reynolds has introduced the Florida governor at political events in Iowa and appeared with Florida first lady Casey DeSantis — until Monday.
"We need someone who puts this country first and not himself. That leader is Ron DeSantis," Reynolds said shortly after taking the stage.
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Donald Trump is the heavy favorite to win in Iowa, with 43% of likely caucusgoers supporting him, according to the latest . DeSantis is competing with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to emerge in the leadoff contest, just 10 weeks away, as a viable alternative to Trump.
Trump's campaign criticized Reynolds on Sunday, when speculation about her coming endorsement surfaced.
"Kim Reynolds apparently has begun her retirement tour early as she clearly does not have any ambition for higher office," the Trump campaign said in an emailed statement. "Earlier this year, she promised her constituents that she would remain neutral in the race, yet she has completely gone back on that promise. Regardless, her endorsement will not make any difference in this race."
Trump also weighed in in a series of social media posts, accusing her of disloyalty and reneging on her pledge to remain neutral.
"If and when Kim Reynolds of Iowa endorses Ron DeSanctimonious, who is absolutely dying in the polls both in Iowa and Nationwide, it will be the end of her political career in that MAGA would never support her again, just as MAGA will never support DeSanctimonious again," he wrote. "Two extremely disloyal people getting together is, however, a very beautiful thing to watch. They can now remain loyal to each other because nobody else wants them!!!"
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Reynolds, in her second term, won't be up for reelection until 2026. vlog political analyst Dennis Goldford says Reynolds' popularity should hold on.
"She's the most popular political figure among Republicans, at least in Iowa right now, and she's in a fairly comfortable position for her," he said.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this article.
