Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley has emerged as the preferred GOP nominee in Iowa, overtaking Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a recent poll conducted by Suffolk University. The poll indicates that Haley currently enjoys the support of 20% of GOP voters in the state, while DeSantis trails behind with 13%. However, both candidates still lag far behind former President Donald Trump, who continues to maintain a commanding lead in popularity among Republican voters.
In a recent campaign stop in Ames, Iowa, Governor DeSantis faced some disruption when climate protesters interrupted his speech on multiple occasions. The incident took a dramatic turn as one of the protesters managed to approach the stage and even stepped on it, calling DeSantis a criminal. Prompt action from security personnel swiftly removed the protester from the stage, restoring order to the event.