Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Affirms Support for Republican Nominee, Including Trump
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently reaffirmed her commitment to the Republican Party and her support for the eventual nominee in the 2024 presidential elections, regardless of who it may be. In a recent interview with Fox News, Reynolds emphasized her loyalty to the party and the importance of winning the upcoming election.
Previously, Reynolds had pledged her support to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, citing his potential to win the 2024 election. However, she clarified that her ultimate loyalty lies with the GOP nominee. Reynolds believes that any Republican candidate would be a better choice than the current administration.
Highlighting the urgency of the 2024 election, Governor Reynolds expressed concerns about the country’s current state, particularly the situation at the southern border. She believes that a Republican victory is necessary to address these issues.
Reynolds breaking from Iowa’s traditional gubernatorial neutrality by endorsing DeSantis was a significant departure from the state’s usual stance in presidential primaries. She endorsed DeSantis because she believes it is crucial to elect a candidate capable of defeating President Joe Biden and reversing current national issues.
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad chose to remain neutral during his tenure, wanting all candidates to feel welcome in Iowa while on the campaign trail. However, Reynolds is committed to supporting whoever the Republican Party selects as its nominee for the presidential election, even if she currently prefers DeSantis.
Reynolds expressed the critical need to prevent President Biden from securing another term in office, emphasizing the importance of the 2024 election for the country’s future. While open to supporting the eventual GOP nominee, Reynolds made it clear that she would continue to support DeSantis until the final nominee is announced.
Currently, former President Trump holds a dominant lead in the polls over other candidates like DeSantis and Nikki Haley. His lead was solidified by a significant victory in the Iowa caucus. The road to the GOP nomination will involve each state holding elections to determine their preferred party nominee, with the overall winner being announced at the Republican National Convention in July.
