Trump slams Iowa's Republican governor for staying neutral in 2024 presidential nomination race
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Former President Donald Trump blasts Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for staying neutral in the 2024 Republican presidential race in the state that leads off the nominating calendar
"I opened up the Governor position for Kim Reynolds, & when she fell behind, I ENDORSED her, did big Rallies, & she won. Now, she wants to remain ‘NEUTRAL.’ I don’t invite her to events! DeSanctus down 45 points!" the former president wrote on Truth Social.
Trump in 2017 nominated longtime Republican Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as U.S. ambassador to China. Reynolds – who was lieutenant governor at the time – succeeded Branstad as governor. The then-president endorsed Reynolds ahead of her narrow election in 2018 to a full term in office. Reynolds was easily re-elected by 19 points last year.