Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presence at the Iowa State Fair has earned him an aerial critic at one of the first significant events in the 2024 election cycle.
A plane was seen flying above the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, an hour before DeSantis was scheduled to speak with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at her "fair-side talks" event. The plane dragged a banner behind it that read, "Be Likable, Ron!" The flag flew over the Fair, considered one of the first stops for any presidential candidate's run.
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And the Iowa State Fair trolling begins. Less than an hour before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak at the fair, a plane flies overhead with a banner that reads “Be Likable, Ron!” pic.twitter.com/rSBd4xNHH0
— Stephanie Murray (@stephanie_murr) August 12, 2023
The Florida governor's visit was also interrupted on Saturday by a group of protesters chanting "Ron DeFascist" and "pudding fingers," according to Politico. The protesters were there as part of a pro-abortion political action committee.
DeSantis and former President Donald Trump are making appearances at the fair on Saturday, where they will meet with voters and get a chance to make a case for themselves as the Republican primary candidate.
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DeSantis is sitting in second place behind Trump in state and national polling. The Florida governor won 20% of the vote in Iowa, based on an Aug. 4 New York Times/Sienna poll.
It's unclear who may have purchased the aerial banner above the Iowa State Fair.