In the latest developments of the Iowa caucuses, Republican candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are making their final appeals to voters, with both candidates taking aim at former President Donald Trump. With the race for second place heating up, the stakes are high for DeSantis, who has heavily invested time and resources in winning Iowa, while Haley is hoping for a boost heading into the New Hampshire primary.
At a recent campaign event in Ankeny, just outside of Des Moines, DeSantis directed his attention towards Trump, criticizing the former president's ability to beat Democratic candidate Joe Biden in head-to-head polls. DeSantis pointed out that even former members of the Trump administration are reluctant to publicly support him, let alone brave freezing temperatures to canvass door to door in Iowa. The Florida governor is aware that the outcome of the Iowa caucuses could significantly impact his campaign, and a third-place finish could have serious implications for his future prospects.
