Trump Lashes Out At Iowa Poll, Accuses Pollster Of Bias
Following the release of a recent Iowa poll showing him trailing behind several other Republican presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the pollster, accusing them of bias and unfair treatment.
In a statement released by his political team, Trump denounced the poll as "fake news" and claimed that it was designed to undermine his chances of winning the Republican nomination. He went on to question the methodology of the poll, suggesting that it was biased against him and did not accurately reflect the views of Republican voters in Iowa.
"This poll is a disgrace," Trump said in the statement. "It is clear that the pollster is biased against me and is trying to influence the outcome of the election. I will not let them get away with this."
The poll, conducted by the Des Moines Register, found that Trump is currently trailing behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by 12 points among Republican voters in Iowa. Other candidates, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, are also polling ahead of Trump in the state.
Trump's attack on the pollster is not the first time he has accused the media of bias against him. During his presidency, he repeatedly labeled news organizations as "fake news" and accused them of spreading misinformation about his administration.
Pollster Defends Methodology
The Des Moines Register has defended the methodology of its poll, saying that it is based on a random sample of registered Republican voters in Iowa. The pollster also said that it has a history of accuracy in predicting the outcome of elections in Iowa.
"Our poll is fair and accurate," said David Yepsen, the director of the Iowa Poll at the Des Moines Register. "We stand by our results."
Impact on Trump's Campaign
It is unclear what impact Trump's attack on the poll will have on his campaign. Some analysts believe that it could further alienate Republican voters who are already skeptical of him. Others argue that it could energize his base of supporters and help him to rally support ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
The Iowa caucuses are scheduled to be held on February 7, 2024, and will be the first major test of the 2024 Republican presidential primary.