BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump is forced to cancel outdoor rally in Iowa over “patriot safety” concerns after the National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings
- Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel a planned rally in Iowa Saturday night to ensure what he described as “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 Republican challenger, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has been in Iowa headlining events to raise money for his fellow Republicans
Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel his outdoor rally in Des Moines, Iowa Saturday due to multiple tornado warnings, which he said was for the “safety of patriots.”
“Unfortunately, due to the tornado warnings in Des Moines, we are forced to cancel today’s outdoor rally at the Lauridsen Amphitheater,” Trump said in a Truth Social post hours before the event.
“Stay tuned in, we’ll reschedule soon. Take care out there!’
The rally was to coincide with the appearance of his potential 2024 rival Ron DeSantis in the state with early voting as the two men prepare for a heated rivalry should the Florida governor enter the race.
Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel his outdoor rally in Des Moines, Iowa Saturday due to multiple tornado warnings, which he said was for the “safety of patriots.”
Before the rally was officially canceled, Trump hinted that the event could be postponed for the safety of his supporters.
“Iowa tornado wake.” “For the safety of our great patriots, we have been asked to postpone or cancel today’s sold-out rally,” he posted on Truth Social.
“I’m near Palm Beach Airport and ready to go, but we’re on hold due to very bad weather in Iowa. ‘Please take shelter or shelter!’
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 slam the former president at an appearance at the Sioux Center, Iowa, and comment on his recent electoral defeats.
“There is no substitute for victory,” he said in a speech along with 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 onlookers during a fundraiser picnic for US Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, on Saturday
DeSantis’ appearance at a fundraiser led to him announcing a 2024 presidential platform to counter that of frontrunner Donald Trump, where he warned that governing is not about entertainment.
“Government isn’t about building a brand or talking on social media and signaling virtue,” said DeSantis, who wore a blue button-down shirt with no tie or jacket.
“Ultimately, it’s about winning and getting results.”
He then spoke of his willingness to embrace conservative culture wars and said the “time for excuses” for defeat was “over,” another apparent dig at the former president who still insists he won the 2020 presidential election.