DAVENPORT, Iowa — In his first trip to Iowa this year, Ron DeSantis did not take any questions from voters. He ignored the local press. He avoided the diners,…
While DeSantis has taken a cloistered approach, Trump has been maximizing his interactions with voters and the press as he begins to visit early voting states – an effort that aides say is part of a larger push to contrast Trump’s strengths with DeSantis’ perceived weaknesses.
It quickly planned a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, to meet with residents and local officials affected by a toxic train derailment. Before leaving, Trump stopped at a local McDonald’s, where he signed autographs, passed out red “Make America Great Again” caps and ordered food for his staff and first responders.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
“Usually they see him on camera or at a rally or in an interview. They don’t necessarily get to see him up close,” he said. “And this is one way to bridge that gap. And it’s also one way to make this campaign more distinct.”Indeed, Trump’s personal approach stands as a clear contrast to DeSantis, who is known for being much more guarded – especially when the media is present.
Trump did the same with voters after delivering a long speech Monday in Iowa, answering several questions from a lucky few of the thousands who packed into a downtown Davenport theater. Aides noted that Trump’s crowd eclipsed DeSantis’, and Trump acknowledged, tongue in cheek, that it was “dangerous” to invite unscripted questions after a well-received speech.
One major difference between DeSantis and Trump is that Trump has welcomed press coverage of his unscripted moments.
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