Former President Trump spoke on Saturday at a Commit to Caucus event in the state of Iowa.
Here are all the details on Trump’s weekend Iowa visit including the event start time, live stream, and how to watch the event online.
Trump Delivers Remarks at Commit to Caucus Event in Fort Dodge, Iowa
When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm ET (2 pm CT)
Where: Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge, IA
Full Video: Watch Below
Full Video – Trump Speech in Fort Dodge, IA (Nov. 18)
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The race in Iowa has become more contested as each candidate spends time vying for the coveted evangelical vote in the state.
Most recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the endorsement of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and is allegedly expecting an endorsement from an evangelical activist in the Hawkeye State, according to CBS News:
Influential evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats’ organization, “The FAMiLY Leader,” will be hosting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley for a Thanksgiving Family forum. Sen. Tim Scott, of South Carolina and former Vice President Mike Pence exited the primary race in the last two weeks.
While Trump is the front runner for the GOP nomination, he has been in a feud with Vander Plaats since the party’s underperformance in the 2022 midterms. Trump is expected to skip the event, the second time he’s been absent from an event hosted by Vander Plaats.
Vander Plaats, a faith leader who has endorsed the eventual winner in every contested GOP caucus since 2008, has not yet said who he’ll support – but his coveted endorsement could soon go to DeSantis.
On a Monday call with fundraisers, DeSantis told donors he is expecting an endorsement from Vander Plaats’ within a week of the roundtable, according to multiple attendees who were on the call. The DeSantis campaign denies the governor said this.
The Reynolds endorsement coupled with a possible endorsement from Vander Plaats would be the pinnacle of DeSantis’ strategy to try and win Iowa. So far, nothing has made a meaningful dent in Trump’s lead. While there have been nibbles around the edges depending on the poll, Trump maintains a large double-digit gap over his closest rival. An endorsement from Vander Plaats is unlikely to sway a significant number of votes to edge out Trump’s margin.
Trump is expected to speak at 3 pm ET. Watch live at the link above and follow the Trump rally schedule for details on all upcoming Trump events.
