Casey DeSantis encouraged out-of-state supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses, which was later clarified as a call for volunteering, not voting.
The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus.
The Trump campaign accused the DeSantises of spreading false information and embracing voter fraud.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, recently sparked controversy with her comments encouraging out-of-state supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses. The remarks were made during an appearance on Fox News, where she cited a coalition of mothers and grandmothers supporting DeSantis. However, the Republican Party of Iowa quickly clarified that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus, contradicting Casey DeSantis' statement.
In response to the backlash, Casey DeSantis clarified that she was encouraging people to participate by volunteering for her husband's campaign in Iowa, not voting. The DeSantis campaign is launching a nationwide recruitment for volunteers to support Ron DeSantis in the caucus. To caucus in Iowa, one must be eligible to vote in the state, live in the precinct where the caucus site is, be 18 years old by Nov. 5, 2024, and be registered as a Republican or Democrat.
The incident drew criticism from the Trump campaign, which accused the DeSantises of spreading false information and embracing voter fraud. The Trump-aligned Make America Great Again PAC also criticized Casey DeSantis for her comments. However, it's worth noting that Trump has a history of making unfounded claims about election fraud. Polls currently show former President Donald Trump with a significant lead over DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the Iowa contest.
The Trump campaign accused the Desantises of spreading false information and called on Gov. Kim Reynolds to clarify the rules of the caucus.
To caucus in Iowa, you must be eligible to vote in the state, live in the precinct where your caucus site is, be 18 years old by Nov. 5, 2024, and be registered as a Republican or Democrat.
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The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus, contradicting Casey DeSantis' statement.
Trump-aligned Make America Great Again PAC also criticizes Casey DeSantis for embracing voter fraud.
Trump has a history of making unfounded claims about election fraud.
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Casey DeSantis' embrace of voter fraud to salvage her husband's failing campaign is not just wrong, it risks compromising the integrity of the Iowa Caucus.
The Trump campaign strongly condemns their dirty and illegal tactics and implores all Trump supporters to be aware of the DeSantises' openly stated plot to rig the Caucus through fraud.
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Casey DeSantis' embrace of voter fraud to salvage her husband's failing campaign is not just wrong, it risks compromising the integrity of the Iowa Caucus.
The Trump campaign strongly condemns their dirty and illegal tactics and implores all Trump supporters to be aware of the DeSantises' openly stated plot to rig the Caucus through fraud.
The party clarified that participants must be legal residents of Iowa and bring a photo ID.
Polls currently show former President Donald Trump with a significant lead over DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the Iowa contest.
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The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.
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