DeSantis Campaign Press Release - DeSantis Campaign Launches Closing TV Ad Ahead of the Caucus: "Iowa Insults vs Iowa Values"

New spot exposes Haley's disparaging insult to Iowans and DeSantis' commitment to fight for the issues of Iowans

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Ron DeSantis for President campaign today released its closing TV ad before the January 15 Iowa Caucus, exposing Haley's recent insult to Iowans that they need to be "corrected" by the people of New Hampshire. The 30-second spot also features DeSantis' closing message in the Hawkeye State, "Donald Trump is running for his issues. Nikki Haley's running for her donors' issues. I'm running for your issues."

Part of the campaign's previously announced ad buy in Iowa through Caucus Day, "Iowa Insults vs Iowa Values" will air on broadcast and cable television in the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport media markets.

Haley insulted Iowans at an event in New Hampshire last week. Days later, she was booed for her comments by a crowd of Iowa caucus goers at a CNN town hall in Des Moines. Her gaffe was plastered across local newscasts in Iowa and the fallout continues to accelerate a week out from Caucus Day, as Iowans, pundits, and the press corps start to realize Haley just isn't ready to handle the scrutiny that comes with competing at this level.

Haley's insult to Iowans paints a stark contrast with her and DeSantis, who shares Iowa values of faith, family, and freedom, has the support of key Iowa conservatives like Kim Reynolds and Bob Vanderplaats, and has visited all 99 counties in the Hawkeye State.

Watch the TV ad HERE.

TRANSCRIPT:

NARRATOR: Here's what Wall Street funded Nikki Haley just said in New Hampshire:

HALEY: You know Iowa starts it. You know that you correct it.

NARRATOR: Haley disparages the caucuses and insults you.

HALEY: You know Iowa starts it. You know that you correct it.

NARRATOR: It is Ron DeSantis who embodies and defends Iowa's values of faith, family, and freedom. He's tirelessly working to earn your support.

DESANTIS: Donald Trump is running for his issues. Nikki Haley's running for her donors' issues. I'm running for your issues.

This is the fifth ad DeSantis has run in Iowa.

• "Defeat the Elites" highlighted what's at stake in 2024 and how DeSantis is the only candidate with a proven record of beating the left and the elites.
• "Iowans for Ron" featured a group of everyday Iowans explaining why it is time to move on from Donald Trump and support DeSantis.
• "Endorsement" showcased Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' own words about her historic support for Ron DeSantis.
• "Fight. Win. Lead" detailed how Ron DeSantis will fight and win the tough battles necessary to lead our Great American Comeback.