Staff Reports
Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) team is crying foul over the Iowa caucuses, accusing the media of meddling in the election by prematurely declaring former President Donald Trump the winner. The contest marked the kickoff of the 2024 election cycle, and the media wasted no time in anointing Trump the victor just 31 minutes after the caucuses commenced.
.@RonDeSantis campaign accuses media of ‘election interference’ after declaring Trump victory in Iowa https://t.co/JcjOtjLCPn https://t.co/JcjOtjLCPn
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 16, 2024
While many predicted Trump’s win, the DeSantis campaign is lambasting news outlets for making the call so quickly. They argue that this move disenfranchised numerous voters who had not yet cast their ballots. “It is absolutely outrageous that the media would participate in election interference by calling the race before tens of thousands of Iowans even had a chance to vote,” bellowed Andrew Romeo, the communications director for the DeSantis campaign. “The media is clearly in the tank for Trump, and this is the most egregious example yet.”
With Trump’s early triumph in Iowa, the focus now shifts to the battle for second place, pitting DeSantis against Nikki Haley in a fierce competition. The stakes are sky-high for both candidates, as a strong second-place finish could give their campaigns a much-needed boost as they strive to bridge the gap between themselves and Trump. It remains uncertain when the full results of the Iowa caucuses will be disclosed. Votes continue to be tallied and announced as the night unfolds, with party leaders expected to release results as they stream in.
In the midst of this electoral drama, DeSantis and team are not holding back in their frustration with the media’s hasty declaration of Trump’s victory. With the race for second place heating up, the spotlight is on the candidates vying to position themselves as the leading challenger to Trump. The Iowa caucuses have set the stage for a thrilling contest, and the fervor is palpable as the candidates and their supporters eagerly await the final results.
