"DeSantis Confronts Trump's Shadow in Iowa Town Hall Amid Abortion Debate"
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At a CNN town hall, Governor Ron DeSantis focused his criticism on Donald Trump, particularly on Trump's abortion record, while largely ignoring fellow Republican candidate Nikki Haley. DeSantis questioned Trump's pro-life stance, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his unfulfilled promises on immigration and federal bureaucracy. He emphasized his own disciplined leadership style and commitment to campaigning in Iowa, contrasting it with Trump's absence from debates and limited engagement with communities. DeSantis briefly mentioned Haley, criticizing her for running on donor issues and making a backhanded reference to a sports gaffe she made.
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