"Riley Gaines Slams 'Cheap Shots' Against Ron DeSantis as Trump and Casey Campaign in Iowa"

Riley Gaines, a campaign surrogate for Ron DeSantis, has criticized the "cheap shots" and "personal attacks" against the 2024 presidential candidate, arguing that they are negatively impacting his campaign. Gaines, known for her opposition to transgender athletes in women's sports, believes that these attacks are aimed at DeSantis as a person rather than his policies. However, some observers have pointed out policy critiques and concerns about his hard-right positioning on social issues. Gaines defended DeSantis, stating that when opponents have nothing else against him, they resort to throwing labels.