Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is standing up against a recent Trump campaign ad, slamming it as misleading and not a true representation of her support. The Hill reported this on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
The ad, released by Trump earlier this month, showcased Reynolds praising him as a White House partner. However, Reynolds is making it clear that her true endorsement lies with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the upcoming 2024 GOP primary, not Trump.
Speaking with Fox News on Monday, Reynolds voiced her dissatisfaction, calling the ad misleading and urging politicians to focus on policies and visions rather than deceptive tactics.
Reynolds initially stayed neutral in the GOP primary for the Iowa caucuses, a position she held for seven months. She explained her change of heart, emphasizing Trump’s previous criticism of her and his dismissal of her support as worthless.
Despite Trump being the front-runner in Iowa according to recent polls, Reynolds officially endorsed DeSantis last month. Trump responded by criticizing both Reynolds and DeSantis, claiming her support wouldn’t matter and labeling her as disloyal.
As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Reynolds clarified her evolving stance, expressing the need for a new Republican candidate with the potential to serve for eight years, a contrast to Trump’s four-year limit. She argued that DeSantis, unlike Trump, could be effective from day one in reversing the policies of the Biden administration.
In a nutshell, Governor Reynolds is setting the record straight, emphasizing her support for DeSantis and challenging the deceptive narrative presented in Trump’s ad.
