Staff Reports
In a huge win for former President Donald Trump, his dominance in the 2024 Republican primary is set to be highlighted by a commanding victory in Iowa. As the primary season heats up, Trump’s sights are set on wrapping up the nomination race definitively, leaving his competitors in the dust. With his signature “bigly” style (and let’s face it, his unmatched charisma), a strong showing in Iowa could effectively derail former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s campaign and put pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to pack it in.
Trump’s untraditional approach to campaigning is on full display, as he bypasses the Iowa caucuses in past primaries and opts out of participating in debates this time around. Instead, he plans to hold a series of high-energy rallies and a televised town hall, aiming to connect directly with the people and bypass the biased media filter. Sparing no effort, Trump is enlisting the support of heavy hitters like his son Eric, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), and even the incomparable Roseanne Barr.
And check out her latest piece on Trump looking for an Iowa 'kill shot' for this week's edition of our magazine here: https://t.co/8TXeRmrbQh
— Chris Irvine (@chrisirvine86) January 5, 2024
While Trump’s legal battles loom large on the horizon, his campaign remains steadfast in its focus on victory. Despite the swirling media narratives, the Trump team exudes confidence, with one senior campaign official boldly proclaiming that anything less than a 12-point win in Iowa would be a disappointment.
In a stark contrast to the Trump campaign’s unwavering optimism, the opposition is desperately spinning their wheels. Haley’s camp is grasping at straws, touting her supposed “momentum,” while DeSantis’ supporters express doubts about Trump’s ground game, even as they privately acknowledge his magnetic appeal.
As the primary race hurtles toward its climax, one thing is clear – the Trump train is barreling full steam ahead, leaving his rivals struggling to keep up. With a show of force in Iowa, Trump is poised to cement his position as the Republican standard-bearer and steamroll his way to the nomination, making America great again along the way!
