The 57-year-old is betting that emphasizing his faith, his personal story and a more optimistic message, while hauling in significant campaign cash, will be enough to carry him to the Republican nomination.
Articles Tagged: Donald Trump
Government & Politics May. 21, 2023 1:15 pm851d ago
A super PAC called Never Back Down essentially is running a caucus campaign that, for legal reasons, cannot attach itself explicitly to candidate Ron DeSantis.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
News May. 21, 2023 6:00 am851d ago
A look back at the top news stories from the week of May 15
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Government & Politics May. 19, 2023 9:20 pm853d ago
Some seek someone like Trump but less polarizing
Campaigns & Elections May. 14, 2023 2:17 pm858d ago
Both politicians were scheduled to be in Iowa on Saturday, but Trump’s outdoor rally in Des Moines was canceled due to the threat of severe weather. The Gazette spoke with voters at both events to find out what they’re looking for in a Republican presidential candidate.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Government & Politics May. 13, 2023 6:10 pm859d ago
Former President Donald Trump canceled a rally in Des Moines Wednesday, citing the possibility of severe weather as central Iowa is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m.
By Caleb McCullough and Tom Barton, - Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections May. 13, 2023 10:24 am859d ago
Ohio Republican presidential hopeful campaigns in Iowa
Campaigns & Elections May. 11, 2023 2:39 pm861d ago
Former President Donald Trump will headline a rally Saturday in Des Moines on the same day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to attend fundraising events in Iowa, as the feud between the two heats up.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections May. 15, 2023 12:34 pm857d ago
Campaign Almanac: Also, Trump announces speakers for Des Moines rally Saturday.
Nation and World May. 9, 2023 4:37 pm863d ago
A jury has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. Jurors awarded her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections May. 1, 2023 2:27 pm871d ago
Trump’s last visit the state was in March, where he took shots during a stop in Davenport at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, another likely candidate in the Republican contest, who will be in Iowa the same day.
National Politics Apr. 30, 2023 1:27 pm872d ago
The competition between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is intensifying as the former president is scheduling a return trip to Iowa on the same day that the Florida governor was already going to be in the state that will kick off the Republican contest for the White House.
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 22, 2023 9:28 pm880d ago
Nine official or potential presidential candidates spoke during the event in suburban Des Moines.
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 13, 2023 8:54 am889d ago
The possible presidential candidate continued to push a message of “American exceptionalism” and hope and unity in a divisive Republican Party that the’s touted in previous visits to the early nominating state as part of his “Faith in America” listening tour.
Government & Politics Mar. 30, 2023 8:53 pm903d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and three members of the state’s congressional delegation issued statements in reaction to news Thursday that the former president has been indicted by a grand jury.