GOP hopefuls showcase themselves at Iowa's 'Roast and Ride' event.

Eight Republican presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and Nikki Haley, pitched themselves as the future of the party at the annual "Roast and Ride" event in Iowa, while avoiding direct attacks on front-runner Donald Trump, who was absent. Instead, they focused on defeating President Joe Biden and opposing "wokeism." Trump's campaign staff and volunteers were present at the event, and some candidates criticized his absence. Iowans interviewed by the Register expressed interest in several candidates but were still exploring their options.