While Ernst invited Trump, the former president and current GOP front-runner has had little appetite for sharing the spotlight with his primary rivals. Some Republican voters said they weren’t surprised that Trump didn’t attend. So they are making the case for themselves.”GOP presidential candidates are already heavily investing their time in Iowa, home to the first-in-nation caucus. Both Trump and DeSantis made campaign swings here this week, while Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) held a town hall on Friday in Council Bluffs. AdvertisementA victory in Iowa is no guarantee for Trump, who lost the state to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.)

Source: Washington Post June 04, 2023 04:11 UTC