Title: Donald Trump mobilizes Republicans during speech in Iowa
Introduction :
Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Iowa as part of his Republican primary campaign. With a sizable lead in the polls, Trump is seeking to shore up his support and discredit his primary opponents, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. This event in Iowa marks the start of his tour of key states, less than five weeks before the start of the elections.
A speech focused on the defeat of Joe Biden:
During his speech at a Coralville hotel, Trump focused his argument on the failure of Joe Biden’s economic policies, saying American families are worse off since he took office. He even echoed the words of former President Ronald Reagan, asking the crowd, “Was it better four years ago or is it better today?” He thus emphasizes the need to beat Biden in the elections.
Attacks on Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley:
Trump also used his speech to attack his main competitors, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. He criticized DeSantis for his past opposition to ethanol subsidies, a major concern for Iowa corn farmers. Trump highlighted the fact that DeSantis changed his position solely to attract voters in the election, but would quickly return to his old positions once elected.
As for Nikki Haley, although her popularity has increased recently, Trump downplayed her rise in the polls by pointing out the considerable gap between their respective support ratings. He also criticized New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s support for Haley, saying it would have no impact on voter support.
Trump leads in the polls:
With a lead of around 40 percentage points in national polls, Donald Trump appears to be in a strong position in the Republican primary race. According to the latest CNN poll, he has 61% of support, compared to 17% for DeSantis and 11% for Haley. However, despite this growing confidence from his team, the Trump campaign knows it will have to mobilize voters for the Iowa caucuses on January 15, facing more active competition in the field.
Conclusion :
Donald Trump’s speech in Iowa marks the start of his campaign for the Republican primaries. By focusing his argument on Joe Biden’s defeat, he seeks to strengthen his support and discredit Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. With a significant lead in the polls, Trump appears well positioned to win the Republican nomination. However, the campaign knows it will need to mobilize voters in upcoming events, particularly in New Hampshire, where Haley is gaining popularity.