Trump Leads Republican Primary Race in Iowa with 51% Support

Despite Numerous Legal Challenges, Three-Quarters of Iowa Republicans Believe Trump Can Defeat Biden in 2024 Election

Former President Donald Trump leads the Republican primary race in Iowa with 51% support, according to the latest NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in second place with 19% support, followed by former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley at 16%.
Trump's lead has expanded by five points since October, marking the largest lead recorded so close to a competitive Republican caucus in the history of the survey.
Nearly three-quarters of Iowa Republicans believe Trump can defeat President Biden in next year's general election, despite Trump's numerous legal challenges.
Trump's campaign is planning an aggressive operation in the final weeks leading up to the Iowa caucuses, with visits not only from Trump but also from dozens of surrogates.