DeSantis Makes Waves in Iowa, Hints at Presidential Bid.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made an unscheduled stop in Des Moines, Iowa, after former President Donald Trump postponed a planned rally due to possible severe weather. DeSantis's move was seen as a clear rebuke to Trump, who has tried to torment the Florida governor for months. DeSantis's resistance to hitting back while not a declared candidate had allowed Trump to take control of the race for 2024, but as he prepares to take on Trump, DeSantis moved to show he doesn't intend to suffer the same result. Republican activists in Iowa say there is an opening with caucus-goers for someone other than Trump, and DeSantis's visit was seen as a positive development by Republicans who want to defeat Trump but have been dismayed by DeSantis's stumbles as he steps onto the national stage.
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