DeSantis Defends Israel, Talks Shootings on 'Meet the Press'; Trump Leads in Iowa Among Committed, Enthusiastic Republicans

Florida Governor DeSantis backs Israel to 'eliminate Hamas entirely' in interview; Trump, despite legal issues, commands significant lead in Iowa with highly committed, enthusiastic GOP supporters.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended Israel's military actions in Gaza, expressing support for the elimination of Hamas entirely to prevent future attacks.
In light of local debates, Governor DeSantis affirmed his stance on limiting the presence of pro-Palestinian groups in Florida universities, stating that the right to free speech does not extend to providing support to terrorism.
Despite ongoing legal challenges, Trump retains significant support among committed and enthusiastic Republicans in Iowa, reinforcing his lead in the upcoming GOP caucus.
While Governor DeSantis holds the second position in Iowa's Republican preference, a recent poll indicates Trump's supporters display a higher level of commitment and enthusiasm for their candidate.
Additional political news included former Vice President Mike Pence's abrupt withdrawal from the presidential race due to financial difficulties and varying levels of candidate support within the GOP.