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Trump, DeSantis vie for attention at Iowa State Fair

Headline from Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, on the newest of 2 developments

DES MOINES — Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, on a hot, sun-splashed summer Saturday at the Iowa State Fair, competed for the attention of Iowans and throngs of media.

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  1. These 9 Florida Republicans are coming to Iowa with Trump in an effort to troll DeSantis

    Headline from Insider ·

  2. Newest

    Trump, DeSantis vie for attention at Iowa State Fair

    Headline from Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    Trump plans Iowa State Fair stop, though he won’t attend candidate chat with GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Iowa State Fair Saturday, a time-honored rite of presidential candidates working for support in the state’s leadoff nominating caucuses next January.

  2. Insider

    These 9 Florida Republicans are coming to Iowa with Trump in an effort to troll DeSantis (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Trump's obvious troll will occur the same day that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is also scheduled to attend the Iowa State Fair.

  3. Times Republican

    Trump plans Iowa State Fair stop, won’t attend candidate chat with Gov. Reynolds (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    DES MOINES — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Iowa State Fair Saturday, a time-honored rite of presidential candidates working for support in the state’s leadoff nominating caucuses next January.

  4. WSVN Miami

    Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron

  5. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble DeSantis' effort to reboot campaign (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    DES MOINES, Iowa -- Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis were holding competing events in the early nominating state of Iowa on Saturday, at a time when the

  6. Washington Post

    Trump swoops into Iowa fair, defying customs and clashing with DeSantis (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Pork chops, protesters of the Florida governor and a swift visit by the former president were at the center of a high-drama day.

  7. Winchester Star

    Trump's Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Gone was the helicopter, but Donald Trump is renewing his reputation for defying norms and creating a mega-celebrity’s spectacle at the Iowa State Fair. In fewer than two hours Saturday

  8. New York Times

    Trump and DeSantis Take On the Iowa State Fair, and Each Other (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The leading Republican presidential rivals will be circling each other at the event on Saturday, just months before the crucial Iowa caucuses.

  9. Wall Street Journal

    Trump Overshadows DeSantis and GOP Field at Iowa State Fair (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The former president drew large, enthusiastic crowds despite his mounting legal peril.

  10. Fox News

    DeSantis takes aim at Trump as 2024 rivals hold competing events at the Iowa State Fair (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his top rival for the Republican presidential nomination, hold competing events at the Iowa State Fair

  11. Local News 8

    Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, join the crowd of thousands of potential caucus-goers.

  12. KTVZ Bend

    Trump and DeSantis trade pitches to Iowa State Fair attendees at key campaign stop (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Republican presidential race played out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined the crowd of thousands of potential caucus goers.

  13. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    Trump, DeSantis vie for attention at Iowa State Fair (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description

    DES MOINES — Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, on a hot, sun-splashed summer Saturday at the Iowa State Fair, competed for the attention of Iowans and throngs of media.

  14. The Garden Island

    Trump is joined by Florida officials at Iowa state fair (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    DES MOINES, Iowa — Gone was the helicopter, but Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his reputation for defying norms and creating a mega-celebrity’s spectacle at the Iowa State Fair.

  15. Hot Air

    Trump and DeSantis at the Iowa Fair (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Ron DeSantis brought his work ethic. Donald Trump brought his swagger. The contrast in styles between the two Republican presidential contenders at the Iowa State Fair told the story of the state of t...

  16. CNN

    Trump dominates Iowa State Fair while flouting traditions and awaiting another possible indictment (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump seized the spotlight at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, swooping overhead in his private plane just as his chief Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was flipping pork chops and greeting potential GOP caucus-goers.

  17. Deseret News

    At the Iowa State Fair, DeSantis appears to be a second-rate attraction (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggles for air amid attacks from both MAGA and progressives.

  18. PBS NewsHour

    Trump brings Florida lawmakers to Iowa State Fair in shot at rival DeSantis (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    On Saturday at the Iowa State Fair, Donald Trump tried to set himself apart from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump's main rival with more than five months until Iowa's leadoff caucuses and who was on the fairgrounds at the same time.

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