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Some seek someone like Trump but less polarizing

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.

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.

Ohio Republican presidential hopeful campaigns in Iowa

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.

Campaign Almanac: Also, Trump announces speakers for Des Moines rally Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Nine official or potential presidential candidates spoke during the event in suburban Des Moines.

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.

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.

Republican former Vice President Mike Pence and GOP U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina are dipping their toes back into the 2024 waters, and Nikki Haley returning to Iowa.

Former President Donald Trump kicked off a rally in Davenport speaking about his accomplishments as president, including trade policies and agriculture Monday. It was Trump’s first visit to the state since announcing his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Emboldened by six years of conservative reforms under their belts and multiple elections that expanded their majorities in the House and Senate, Iowa Republicans have felt empowered to push a more conservative agenda. It coincides with the 2024 GOP race for president, softening the ground for candidates to campaign on the same themes.