BREAKING: Donald Trump forced to cancel outdoor rally in Iowa for ‘patriot safety’ after National Weather Service issues multiple tornado warnings
Former President Donald Trump has been forced to cancel a planned rally in Iowa on Saturday night in a move he says is for “the safety of the patriots” The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Des Moines area Saturday that is expected to remain in effect until at least 7 p.m. Trump’s presumptive GOP rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was in Iowa headlining fundraising events for fellow Republicans.
Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel his outdoor rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday due to multiple tornado warnings in a move he says was for “the safety of the patriots” .
“Unfortunately, due to tornado warnings in Des Moines, we are forced to cancel today’s outdoor rally at Lauridsen Amphitheater,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social, hours before of the event.
‘Stay tuned, we will reschedule it soon. Be safe out there!’
The rally was set to coincide with the appearance of potential 2024 challenger Ron DeSantis in the early voting state, as the two men prepare for a heated rivalry if the Florida governor enters in the race
Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel his outdoor rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday due to multiple tornado warnings in a move he says was for “the safety of the patriots” .
Before the rally was officially canceled, Trump hinted that the event might be rescheduled for the safety of his supporters.
‘Tornado Watch in Iowa. For the safety of our great Patriots, we have been asked to delay or cancel today’s sold out rally,” he posted on Truth Social.
“I’m near Palm Beach Airport, ready to go, but we’re on hold due to very bad weather in Iowa. Seek shelter or safe haven!’
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Des Moines area Saturday that is expected to remain in effect until at least 7 p.m.
Earlier in the day, Ron DeSantis appeared to take a jab at the former president at an appearance in Sioux Center, Iowa, bashing his recent election losses.
“There is no substitute for victory,” he said in a speech alongside Iowa Congressman Randy Feentra. “We must reject the culture of losing that has infected our party in recent years.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, right, react to members of the public during a fundraising picnic for U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Saturday
DeSantis’ appearance at a fundraiser saw him tease a 2024 presidential platform to counter that of front-runner Donald Trump, where he warned that “governing is not entertaining.”
“Governing is not about building a brand or talking about social media and virtue signaling,” said DeSantis, who wore a blue button-down shirt with no tie or jacket.
“Ultimately, it’s about winning and producing results.”
He then spoke of his willingness to embrace conservative cultural struggles and said the “time for excuses” for losing “is over,” another apparent jab at the former president who still insists he won the 2020 presidential election.
