Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Endorses Ron DeSantis for President, Breaking from Trump Support and Iowa Tradition

Reynolds' endorsement, defying Trump and Iowa's tradition of impartiality, is a test of her political weight and could boost DeSantis's campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

• In a move that breaks from the tradition and challenges former President Donald Trump's influence, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president. Reynolds publicly endorsed DeSantis in her home state, aligning herself with a conservative leader who shares much of her political ideology.
• Reynolds criticised Trump's response to Covid-19 in her endorsement speech, arguing that DeSantis won’t get distracted and will stay disciplined. Reynolds emphasized the need for a leader who puts the country first and not himself.
• Despite DeSantis spending millions on advertising and making numerous appearances in Iowa, he remains behind in the polls against Trump. However, Reynolds' endorsement comes at a critical time for DeSantis's campaign and might provide a boost ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
• This endorsement is seen as a test of Reynolds' political weight, particularly given Trump's frequent public rebukes and the fact that her support spells a departure from the Iowa tradition of neutrality. Reynolds will join DeSantis on the campaign trail, actively promoting his candidacy.
• Despite current public polls showing Trump performing similarly to or better than DeSantis, Reynolds argues that DeSantis has higher chances of winning the 2024 general election. She is one of Iowa’s most popular Republican officials, and her popularity will be tested with this endorsement.

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