On Saturday, leading 2024 Republican candidate and 45th President Donald Trump traveled to the Iowa State Fair Grounds in Des Moines, Iowa where he humiliated his GOP rivals, notably Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) who was at the fair simultaneously. Upon his arrival, Trump was welcomed by thousands of supporters as a record crowd took over the fair.
While at the fair, President Trump was seen shaking hands with supporters, giving out autographs, and delivering brief remarks while making his way to the Steer N Stein which hosted the leading Republican candidate, as well as nearly the entire Florida GOP delegation, for a brief speech.
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Stunning footage began to pour out of the fairgrounds as thousands of Trump supporters surrounded the former president as he arrived and ventured throughout the Des Moines venue. Trump told reporters during a brief exchange that his supporters were able to create "the largest crowd they've ever had."
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"I’m with President Donald J. Trump at the Iowa State Fair," wrote Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) who accompanied Trump to the state fair. "The support is absolutely overwhelming! Iowa is TRUMP COUNTRY. If you're in [Iowa], remember to caucus for President Trump!"
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"The crowds for 47 [Team Trump] were incredible," wrote Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). "The crowds were so large fair goers could not get within 10 blocks of the fair. Trump 2024! Iowa don’t forget to vote on Jan 15 for TRUMP!"
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While Trump was able to generate massive crowds while at the fairgrounds, his closest Republican contender, Gov. Ron DeSantis, wasn't as lucky. While at the fair, DeSantis was repeatedly badgered by Trump supporters shouting "We love Trump" and "We want Trump" as the governor passed by.
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A particularly embarrassing moment took place when a passerby yelled out "You the man, Rick," as the Sunshine State governor passed by.
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In an exclusive interview with The Daily Mail, President Trump explained that DeSantis should exit the race due to his flailing poll numbers: "He didn't have many people show up. That's not good. He's doing very poorly in the polls. Very, very poorly. And I think he's going to be leaving the race pretty soon, I think."
"He really should leave the race," Trump said when asked if he would debate DeSantis.
Other candidates who campaigned were also overshadowed at the Iowa Fair Grounds including businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (R-SC).
"The other candidates came here and had like six people," he said during his remarks at the Steer N Stein.
It is clear that Iowa is Trump country and any other GOP candidate attempting to make inroads in the Buckeye State appear to be having difficulty, at best, in cracking Trump's hold on the great state of Iowa.
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