Poll: Ron DeSantis fades into second place tie in Iowa, 27 points behind Donald Trump

A new survey points to what the campaign of Donald Trump calls a “dominant lead” in Iowa, where Ron DeSantis is betting heavily on a strong performance in January.

Perhaps more problematic for the Florida Governor’s 2024 campaign for the Republican nomination, meanwhile, is Nikki Haley tying DeSantis for second place.

Both candidates are at 16%, 27 points behind former President Trump. However, Haley has gained 10 points since the poll was last in the field, while DeSantis has lost 3, another worrying sign of flagging momentum for the Florida Governor.