Donald Trump and his likely 2024 rival Ron DeSantis were planning on fighting for voters at duelling events in Iowa today.
Mr DeSantis, whose presidential campaign announcement could come any day now, spent the day shaking hands at a congressman’s annual picnic and then an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser in Cedar Rapids.
Mr Trump was originally slated to hold an outdoor rally in Des Moines tonight. Later had to cancel because of a tornado warning.
Trump cancels Iowa rally over tornado threat as DeSantis courts voters
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ICYMI: Trump cancels Iowa rally over tornado threat and tells supporters to seek shelter
Donald Trump has been forced to cancel his rally scheduled for Saturday evening in Iowa due to expected severe weather.
Trump cancels Iowa rally over tornado threat as DeSantis courts voters
By mid-afternoon, a tornado watch was in effect from one side of the state to the other with De Moines at the centre.
Oliver O’Connell reports for The Independent.
Trump cancels Iowa rally over tornado threat and tells supporters to seek shelter
Former president was enroute to Palm Beach Airport to fly to Des Moines when decision to cancel was made
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