GOP Presidential Candidates Rally: A handful of Republican presidential candidates on Monday came to the defense of Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds who holds a uniquely powerful position as governor of the first-in-the-nation GOP caucus state after former President Donald Trump criticized her for staying neutral in the 2024 nominating contest.
Reynolds’ Neutrality in 2024
Nominating Contest Reynolds has said she would attend events for all candidates if theyd like her to and her schedule permits. But Trumps advisers have taken particular issue with the governor attending several of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis events and joining Casey DeSantis last week in her first solo campaign trip to the state. The former president on Monday slammed Reynolds neutrality, arguing he had boosted her successful 2018 gubernatorial bid with his endorsement. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, whos running on a more explicitly anti-Trump platform, called the former presidents criticism of Reynolds dictatorial, tweeting: No one should be attacked for declining to endorse a politician. That behavior is dictatorial. I applaud @KimReynoldsIA for welcoming all GOP candidates into Iowa. America deserves better than Donald Trump.
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Trump’s Claim of Influence in Reynolds’ Victory
Trump has taken credit for Reynolds victory in Iowa and often mentions that her husband has gone hunting with his son Donald Trump Jr. when speaking about the governor.I opened up the Governor position for Kim Reynolds, & when she fell behind, I ENDORSED her, did big Rallies, & she won. Now, she wants to remain NEUTRAL. I dont invite her to events! Trump said on his social media website Truth Social on Monday. Reynolds assumed the governorship in 2017 after Trump had tapped former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as his ambassador to China.
Conclusion of GOP Presidential Candidates Rally
During Trumps first trip to Iowa after launching his 2024 presidential bid, sources close to the former president complained that Reynolds had appeared to be glowing just days before during a DeSantis event and seemed less enthusiastic when appearing next to Trump.
Reynolds did not appear at Trumps event in the state last Friday. Despite Trumps assertion that he does not invite Reynolds to his events, one source described the governor as having a standing invitation to all Trump events.
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