DeSantis tests Trump’s popularity among Republicans with Iowa campaign rollout
CLIVE, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis began his quest to end former President Donald Trump’s reign over the, launching his White House bid on Tuesday in a packed church west of Des Moines, Iowa, where he gave voters a close-up look at the Republican alternative to the former president.
In a press conference following his debut, Mr. DeSantis said he can pull away some of Mr. Trump’s support by talking about his record as governor of “standing for what’s right.”The DeSantis campaign launch attracted dedicated supporters and curiousvoters looking for an alternative to Mr. Trump, who is running for president while facing criminal investigations and lawsuits.
He took a swipe at Mr. Trump, without naming him, for leaving in place Dr. Anthony Fauci, a proponent of the lockdowns and mandates Mr. DeSantis largely rejected, as his top COVID advisor. The DeSantis campaign and his supporters believe Iowa offers a chance for him to cut into Mr. Trump’s advantage, thanks to a heavily Christian voting base.
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