The 2024 Iowa caucuses are set to take place amid subzero temperatures, with former President Donald Trump expected to win by a large margin, potentially solidifying his position as the frontrunner. The battle for second place between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis is closely watched, as well as the potential impact of first-time caucusgoers and the campaign efforts of Vivek Ramaswamy, who aims to surprise with a top-three finish.
During a Fox News town-hall event, Nikki Haley stood her ground against challenges to her policy views, taking swipes at both Donald J. Trump and Ron DeSantis. With the Iowa caucuses approaching, Haley aims to secure a second-place finish to propel her campaign. She defended her positions on abortion, Social Security, Medicare, and an internationalist foreign policy, while responding to attacks from a Trump super PAC and the Trump campaign.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for choosing to remain neutral in the 2024 Iowa caucuses instead of endorsing his candidacy. Trump claimed credit for Reynolds' political rise and stated that he would not invite her to events. Reynolds, along with other top elected officials in Iowa, has pledged not to endorse any candidate to ensure a level playing field. Trump's attack on Reynolds has drawn criticism from Republican political operatives and influential figures in Iowa.
