Trump boasts of drawing ‘biggest crowd ever’ at Iowa State Fair.
Former President Donald Trump Sets Record for Largest Crowd at Iowa State Fair
Former President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, claiming to have set a new record for the largest crowd in the fair’s history. Trump expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming number of fans who had gathered to see him.
“I think it’s a great honor to be here, we have a record set, the record is the largest crowd they ever had, and I can see that,” Trump told reporters at the fairgrounds. “I can see that because you cannot get any more people here and I am very honored by it, it’s a tremendous thing.”
Trump’s Dominance and Rivalry
Trump’s appearance at the fair coincided with his chief rival, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is also vying for the party’s presidential nomination. This led to competing events that threatened to overshadow the Florida governor. Despite his strong position in the polls, Trump has experienced a slight dip in popularity in Iowa. Interestingly, he declined an invitation from Governor Kim Reynolds for a one-on-one interview during his visit to the fair.
The strained relationship between Trump and Reynolds stems from the former president’s criticism of her neutrality in the Republican primaries. Reynolds has chosen not to endorse any candidate, emphasizing the importance of giving every contender a fair chance in Iowa. However, Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the governor’s association with his arch rival.
“Maybe down the road, we’ll do something different,” Reynolds told CNN. “But right now, it’s really important that they [the candidates] feel like they have a fair shot, and they’re welcome here in Iowa, and I want Iowans to have the chance to interact with them.”
Uncertainty Surrounding Trump’s Participation in GOP Debate
As Trump’s presence at the first GOP debate remains uncertain, he has already qualified based on polling and donor criteria. However, the Republican National Committee requires all candidates to sign a pledge promising to support the eventual nominee, which Trump has yet to do.
Five candidates, including DeSantis, Senator Tim Scott, former Governor Nikki Haley, Governor Doug Burgum, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, have fully qualified for the debate and have signed the pledge. Trump’s former Vice President Mike Pence has also qualified but has not yet signed, although he has indicated his intention to do so.
The first debate is scheduled for August 23rd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will be moderated by Fox News.
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