DeSantis criticizes Haley for ‘incredibly disrespectful’ comments towards Iowa caucus attendees

MILFORD, N.H. – Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley for “insulting comments” she made directed at Iowa caucus attendees.

During a campaign event in Milford, New Hampshire, Haley jokingly explained how the Granite State will “correct” the Iowa caucus results by helping her win the first primary.

“You know Iowa starts it. You know that you [New Hampshire] correct it…and then my sweet state of South Carolina brings it home,” she said.

DeSantis said it was “incredibly disrespectful” to Iowans to say their votes need to be “corrected” during an interview on KFAB.

“I think she’s trying to provide an excuse for her not doing well,” he added. “Her allies spent a huge amount of money here. A lot of this money is coming from liberal donors on Wall Street and California.”

“These are people that have supported liberal Democrats in the past and they’re gravitating to Nikki Haley because they know she’s not going to change anything in Washington,” DeSantis said.

The DeSantis campaign was quick to point out how Haley’s comments were met with several Iowa news outlets broadcasting the clip across the state.

Campaign ads have also been launched to attack the former South Carolina governor as a flip-flopper on various issues, including her opinion on former President Donald Trump.

According to Real Clear Politic’s national polling averages for the Republican primary, Haley has progressed to second place behind Trump with 11% of the vote, overtaking DeSantis’ position.

Haley also holds the second place position in New Hampshire with nearly 25% of the vote, but she still trails the Florida governor in Iowa by only a difference of 2.5%.