Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to pose for a picture with Denise and David Petsel, owners of the Iowa River Power Restaurant which hosted the campaign event, on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers question from the media on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proceeds to the media gaggle for questions on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family wave to audience members on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offers the microphone to his daughters Madison, 5, and Mamie, 2, on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to pose for a photo with supporters on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The shadow of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is cast on his step and repeat banners during a campaign stop on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers a speech covering his campaign platform and promises on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thanks attendees after the conclusion of his press stop on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, takes the stage on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa. Governor DeSantis made a stop in Iowa City on his Never Back Down bus tour to meet voters and answer questions from the media. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)