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Donald J. Trump to Deliver Remarks at Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, December 2, 2023

45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump to Deliver Remarks at Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks to a Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 3:00PM CST.

Date and Time
Saturday, December 2, 2023
3:00PM CST

Venue
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Timeline of Events
12:00PM – Doors Open and Commitment Kick Off
3:00PM – 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks

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Donald J. Trump to Deliver Remarks at Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Ankeny, Iowa on Saturday, December 2, 2023

45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump to Deliver Remarks at Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Ankeny, Iowa

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks to a Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Ankeny, Iowa on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 12:30PM CST.

Date and Time
Saturday, December 2, 2023
12:30PM CST

Venue
Whiskey River Ankeny
1350 SW Vintage Parkway
Ankeny, IA 50023

Timeline of Events
9:30AM – Doors Open and Commitment Kick Off
12:30PM – 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks

Biden-Harris 2024 to Air Ads During NFL Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Game

Biden-Harris 2024 to Air Ads During NFL Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Game

“Never Left” and “Finally” Will Air in Detroit and Milwaukee During Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Game
Tomorrow, Biden-Harris 2024 is running ads in Detroit, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin highlighting President Biden’s commitment to lowering costs and strengthening America’s middle class around the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers’ Thanksgiving game.

“Never Left” and “Finally” will air around the Thanksgiving Day Lions vs. Packers matchup in the Detroit and Milwaukee markets. This announcement is the latest evidence of the campaign’s focus on reaching a general election audience, as the game is expected to reach 1.1 million adults over the age of 35 and 850,000 households in the Detroit market alone.

“Never Left” highlights President Biden’s middle class upbringing and his steadfast commitment to America’s middle class. This ad marks a creative focus of Team Biden-Harris’ historic, $25 million paid media campaign, with an explicit focus on the President’s cost-saving measures in his agenda.

“Finally” highlights how President Biden took on Big Pharma and won, and is lowering prescription drug costs by giving Medicare the power to negotiate prices, capping monthly out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000, and capping insulin prices for seniors at $35/month. And he’s paying for this by finally making the biggest corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

“This Thanksgiving as Americans come together, we are proud to highlight how President Biden and Vice President Harris are focused on the issues that matter most to American families and delivering real tangible results that are lowering costs for everyday Americans,” said Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden-Harris 2024 campaign manager. “Next year’s election will determine whether we continue to fight for and strengthen American workers and the middle class or provide handouts to billionaires like MAGA Republicans have proposed time and time again. The American people have a choice next November and our campaign will remind them early and often just how stark that choice is.”

The ads are a part of Team Biden-Harris’ 16-week, $25 million advertising campaign that will reach key voters in battleground states.

Watch “Never Left” HERE

Watch “Finally” HERE

Bob Vander Plaats Endorses Ron DeSantis for President

Bob Vander Plaats Endorses Ron DeSantis for President
FAMiLY Leader CEO and President has endorsed the last three Iowa Caucus winners in competitive GOP primaries

DES MOINES, Iowa – Ron DeSantis today secured the endorsement of faith leader and Iowa Caucus kingmaker, Bob Vander Plaats. As President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Vander Plaats holds significant sway over Iowa’s evangelical community and beyond. He correctly picked the winner of the Iowa Caucus in 2008, 2012, and 2016.

“As I’ve made my way through 98 of Iowa’s 99 counties, Iowans have shared what a critical role Bob Vander Plaats plays in engaging Iowa’s faith community in the key battles that matter,” Ron DeSantis said. “His support tells Iowans they can trust me to fight and win for them. We’re thrilled to have Bob and Darla on Team DeSantis and are thankful for their friendship as we’ve gotten to know them throughout this campaign. The road to America’s revival starts in Iowa, and we will get the job done.”

“I'm thrilled to throw my personal endorsement and support behind Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida,” Vander Plaats said in an exclusive interview with Bret Baier on Fox New’s Special Report. He continued, “We need to find somebody who can win in 2024. And what we saw in 2022, the supposedly 'red wave' really only happened in Florida and in Iowa. Governor DeSantis took a reliable toss up state in Florida and made it complete red, won by 20 points, won in demographics that we haven't won in. But he's also done that by being a bold and courageous leader. So right away, it was kind of his endorsement to lose but as you know, Bret, in Iowa, they go to church with us, they're in our homes, they come to our offices, the leadership summit. But at last Friday's Thanksgiving Family Forum, he closed the sale on me. He was very clear about, we need a president who can serve two terms, not one term. We don't need a president that's going to be a lame duck on day one. You need a president that is going to surround themselves with the best and brightest people versus having a hard time attracting them again. And someone who's actually going to do what they say they're going to do. And I just think he's got the spine to do it and I think he's got the experience to win for us.”

Bob Vander Plaats’ support comes just after DeSantis secured the historic endorsement of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds – the first time since 1996 that a sitting Iowa governor has endorsed in the Republican presidential primary. In August, influential Iowa radio host Steve Deace also endorsed DeSantis.

During this campaign cycle, Bob Vander Plaats:
• Took Ron and Casey DeSantis to his church in Des Moines
• Visited the Florida Governor's Mansion for lunch with Ron and Casey DeSantis
• Hosted a podcast with DeSantis
• Interviewed DeSantis at his Thanksgiving Family Forum
• Joined Ron and Casey DeSantis at the Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala

At the FAMiLY Leader Thanksgiving Family Forum, Ron DeSantis said, “What you see in Iowa, are people that believe in this country, have faith in God, understand the importance of family, and work hard to provide a better life for themselves and their family. And that's the core of what we need to reverse the decline of this country.”

Since announcing his candidacy for president, DeSantis has:
• Visited 98 of Iowa’s 99 counties with one more to go before the Iowa caucus;
• Earned endorsements from 41 Iowa state legislators (more than any candidate in the race);
• Earned support from over 100 Iowa faith leaders
• Earned endorsements from 26 Iowa Sheriffs
• Received the support of 120 county chairs with at least one in each of Iowa’s 99 counties;
• Built the support of 30,000 Iowans committed to caucus for him; and
• Made over 130 stops in the Hawkeye State.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump For President

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump For President
Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Donald Trump for President on Sunday.

Gov. Abbott said: "Joe Biden is causing a potential terror threat in the United States of America. A president has one ultimate responsibility and that’s national security. Joe Biden has failed at national security. Well, I’m here to tell you that there is no way, no way that America can continue under the leadership of Joe Biden as our president.

We need a president who’s going to secure the border. We need a president who’s going to restore law and order in the United States of America. Not letting these criminals run ransack over the stores that you see images of almost nightly. We need a president who’s going to restore world peace as opposed to this outbreak of warfare under Joe Biden. We need Donald J. Trump back as our president of the United States of America."

Number of Faith Leaders Supporting DeSantis in Iowa Grows to Over 100 Strong

Number of Faith Leaders Supporting DeSantis in Iowa Grows to Over 100 Strong
52 additional Iowa faith leaders join Ron Desantis’ National Faith and Family Coalition

DES MOINES, IOWA – Ron DeSantis today announced 52 additional Iowa faith leaders have joined his national Faith and Family Coalition, bringing the total number of Iowa faith leaders supporting him to over 100.

DeSantis launched the Faith and Family coalition in Des Moines in September. Since then, support for DeSantis within the faith community has grown because of his unwavering commitment to standing for life, religious liberties, and family values.

“Ron DeSantis is the right man for this moment to lead America’s revival, and I am pleased to give him my full support. Our nation needs a leader who will stand firm in his principles and put God above government. Ron DeSantis’ bold record as governor of Florida proves he will never waver in the fight for what’s right,” said Pastor Earl Beal, Joy Baptist Church in Lee County.

“I am proud to join the Faith & Family Coalition supporting and praying for Ron DeSantis as he seeks the office of President of the United States. He is a courageous leader who will always put the people he serves, not himself, and is the only candidate in this race who we can trust to stand firm with the faith community on the issues that matter most, from protecting life to defending religious liberties. That is exactly the leadership our nation needs,” said Pastor Monte Knudsen, Faith Christian Outreach Church in Henry County.

“I have thought and prayed about who is the right person to lead our country and believe fully that the right person is Ron DeSantis. He is an ally to the faith community here in Iowa, will stand firm for the truth, and I know that as president, his faith will continue to be his anchor. I am proud to join his Faith & Family Coalition and look forward to caucusing for him in January,” said Pastor Darran Whiting, Liberty Baptist Church in Linn County.

DeSantis’ Faith and Family Coalition is helping spread his message to put God above government as well as build support for the actions he will take as president to defend religious freedom, allow people of faith to flourish, and advance the culture of life.

The full list of Iowa DeSantis’ Faith and Family Coalition leaders is below:

Pastor Kendall Adams, Burlington Baptist Church (Des Moines)
Pam Adams, Burlington Baptist Church (Des Moines)
Dale Akkerman, Development Director at Timothy Christian School (Grundy) 
Pastor Bryan Anderson, Tabernacle Baptist Church (Lyon) 
Rachel Anderson, Tabernacle Baptist Church (Lyon)
Jeff Arrandale, Christian Singer/Songwriter and Worship Leader (Warren)
Pastor Mike Augsburger, Soteria Church (Polk)
Pastor Gary Axtell, Grace Baptist Church (Madison) 
Kathleen Banowetz, Head of Prayer Team (Linn)
Pastor Earl Beal, Joy Baptist Church (Lee)
Kathy Beal, Joy Baptist Church (Lee)
Zia Bingaman, First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines (Polk)
Pastor Dan Bittinger, CrossPointe Church (Woodbury)
Marlin Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
Becky Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
Pastor Joseph Brown, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington) 
Charity Brown, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington)
Pastor David Bush, Fit For The King Ministry (Polk)
Pastor Mark Cannon, Hope Baptist Church (Scott)
Martin A. Cannon, National Pro-Life Trial Lawyer (Pottawattamie)
Deacon Doug Chervek, Adelphi Calvary Baptist Church (Polk)
Tricia Chervek, Adelphi Calvary Baptist Church (Polk)
Pastor Dave Childers (Polk)
Pastor Simeon Counterman, Calvary Baptist Church (Des Moines)
Bonnie Counterman, Calvary Baptist Church (Des Moines)
Robert Cramer, Former Chair of The FAMiLY LEADER (Dallas)
Pastor Brad Cranston, Iowa Baptists for Biblical Values (Des Moines)
Heidi Cranston, Iowa Baptists for Biblical Values (Des Moines)
Pastor Sean Cully (Dallas)
Pastor Rick David (Linn) 
Sherry David, Ministry Leader (Linn) 
Pastor Rex Deckard, Calvary Des Moines (Polk)
Pastor Bob Deever, Former Pastor of Grace West Church (Polk)
Shannon Demastus, Fort Des Moines Church of Christ (Polk)
Pastor Brett Denham, Monticello Baptist Church (Jones)
Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates* (Dallas)
Gwendy Doland, Youth and Women’s Small Group Leader at New Hope Christian Church (Tama) 
Pastor Mark Doland, Church of Christ (Tama) 
Pastor & Rep. Jon Dunwell
Pastor Kirk Evans, Indianola Church of Christ (Warren)
Andy Folkmann, Calvary Community Church (Linn)
Janice Fricke, Triumphant Church (Buchanan) 
Pastor Lance Fricke, Triumphant Church (Buchanan) 
Evangelist Caleb Garraway, Remnant Ministries (Washington) 
Pastor Ed Grant, Senior Pastor of Thrive Church (Warren)
Senator Jesse Green, Bible Class Teacher at Trinity Lutheran (Boone) 
Pastor Michael Griswold, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington) 
John Grzywacz, Volunteer for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
Kim Grzywacz, Treasurer of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
Bob Hager, Former Director of Living Stone (Allamakee)
Pastor Doug Harris, Pella Open Bible Church (Marion)
Mary Jo Harty, Board Member of Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
Minister Matthew Haynie, Ogden Church of Christ (Boone) 
Pastor Jessten Heimer, Trinity Lutheran Church and School (Boone) 
Brooke Higgins, Women’s Ministry Teacher at Calvary Community Church (Linn) 
Pastor Jeremy Higgins, Calvary Community Church (Linn) 
Pastor Kerry Jech, New Hope Christian Church (Marshall)
Pastor Tim Johnson, Wapello Methodist Church (Louisa)
Shari Kastein, Elder, First Reformed Church (Lyon)
David Klang, Treasurer of Hanford Church (Cerro Gordo)
Pastor Monte Knudsen, Faith Christian Outreach Church (Henry)
Pastor Abe Koehn, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington) 
Pastor John Koopman (Palo Alto)
Brittany Koopman, St. Paul's Lutheran Church & Peace Lutheran Church
Tom Law, Calvary Community Church (Linn)
Pastor Matt Magee, Oak Grove Church (Benton) 
Pastor Dave Martin, Faith Assembly of God (Marshall)
Pastor Edward Mast, Old Paths Baptist Church (Dubuque)
Tammy Mast, Old Paths Baptist Church (Dubuque)
Pastor Ed Matthews, Bible Baptist Church (Wapello) 
Whitney Smith McIntosh, Board Member for Pulse Life Advocates (Polk)
Pastor Randy Miller, Pleasantville Baptist Church (Marion)
Vicki Miller, Pleasantville Baptist Church (Marion)
Pastor Jesse Newman (Polk)
Taya Hirschy, Heartland Church (Polk)
Pastor Harerimana Nshoreyingabo, Redeemed Fellowship Center (Polk) 
Alan Ostergren, Conservative Attorney (Polk)
Pastor Zac Patke, Calvary Baptist Church (O'Brien)
Hannah Patke, Calvary Baptist Church (O'Brien)
Pastor Alfonso Perez, Miracle Life Family Church (Polk) 
Pastor Marcial Perez, New Dawn Ministries (Polk) 
Pastor Terry Pollard, Eastside Church of Nazarene (Polk) 
Tom Quiner, President of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
Pastor Andres Reyes, First Baptist Church (Dallas)
Pastor Tim Ried, Associate Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church (Buena Vista)
Sean Sanford, Youth Leader and Small Group Leader (Linn) 
Pastor Joyce Schmidt, St. Olaf Lutheran Church (Humboldt) 
Tim Schmidt, St. Olaf Lutheran Church (Humboldt)
Pastor Dave Schneider (Polk)
Pastor Anna Schneider (Polk)
Jean Smith, Secretary of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
Dr. Dave Smith, Evangelist sent out by Liberty Baptist Church (Linn)
Shonna Smith, Wife of Evangelist (Linn)
Pastor Scott Sokol (Hancock) 
Pastor Kevin Subra, SonRise Baptist Church (Polk)
Scott Thompson, Elder (Winnebago)
Lori Tiangco, Children's Ministry at First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines (Polk)
Loren Tiangco, Worship Team at First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines (Polk)
Brenda Vanhofwegen, VP of Women’s Ministry, First Reformed Church (Lyon)
Deacon Rob Vanhofwegen, First Reformed Church (Lyon)
Pastor John Vermeer, Doon United Reformed Church (Lyon) 
Pastor Larry Wallingford, Living Waters Assembly of God (Lee)
Matt Wells, Lay Leader at Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington) 
Pastor Leslie White, CrossFire Church (Fayette)
Pastor Darran Whiting, Liberty Baptist Church (Linn)
Ronda Whiting, Liberty Baptist Church (Linn)
Reverend Shane Wilson, Iglesia Espiritu y Verdad (Polk)
Pastor Chad Welch, First Baptist Church (Van Buren) 

*For identification purposes only

Nikki Haley Endorsed by Iowa Conservative Leader Marlys Popma

Haley Endorsed by Iowa Conservative Leader Marlys Popma

NEWTON, Iowa — Today, at a town hall in Newton, IA, Marlys Popma, one of the most effective Republican organizers in Iowa caucus history and a champion for the pro-life cause, endorsed Nikki Haley for president.

“Today I endorsed Nikki Haley. I walked into an event undecided but came out with unconditional support for her candidacy. Haley has been a governor and knows how to balance budgets and trim government waste. As former Ambassador to the United Nations she brings a unique foreign affairs perspective paralleled by no other candidate,” said Marlys Popma.

“I spoke with Nikki Haley about her position on abortion. Although she has a gentle approach to the issue, I am confident that she is 100% pro-life. If we the people can get her a Congress that supports protection of the unborn, she will sign the most protective measures achievable to save as many babies as possible until we save them all!
“I encourage everyone to join me in endorsing Nikki. Let's have a Nikki Haley explosion in Iowa!”

“Marlys has spent a lifetime using the power of her voice to fight for the unborn and rally Iowans to the cause,” said Nikki Haley. “It’s an honor to have her endorsement and support.”

Popma is a two-time president of Iowa Right to Life and two-time executive director of the Iowa GOP. The Des Moines Register listed her on its “Iowa's 50 Most Wanted” list of Iowa activists, caucus organizers, and influencers.

Doug Burgum Returns to Iowa on November 18-22, 2023

GOV. DOUG BURGUM RETURNS TO IOWA

North Dakota Governor and Business Leader Doug Burgum announced public details of a five-day campaign swing through Iowa on November 18 - 22. This comes after the Governor concluded a five-day trip in Iowa earlier this week.

Full Details are below:
Iowa Public Schedule

Saturday, November 18

1:00 PM CT – 2:00 PM CT
Black Hawk Co Meet & Greet at Starbeck’s Smokehouse BBQ
Location: 250 Westfield Ave. #101, Waterloo, IA 50701

Sunday, November 19

12:00 PM CT
Marshalltown Meet & Greet at Legends Bar & Grill
Location: 2902 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Monday, November 20

10:15 AM CT
Drake University event
Location: Drake University, Pomerantz Stage in the Olmstead Center, 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

12:05 PM CT
Polk/Dallas County Meet & Greet at Pizza Ranch
Location: 4954 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

6:05 PM CT
Adair County GOP Reagan Dinner at Sixteen Oaks Events Center
Location: 1308 Main Street, Fontanelle, Iowa 50846

Tuesday, November 21

11:00 AM CT
KCCI Coffee with the Candidates at Smokey Row Coffee
Location: 109 S Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

5:30 PM CT
Pella County Meet & Greet at Cantaritos
Location: 1205 Washington Street, Pella, Iowa 50219

Wednesday, November 22

7:15 AM CT
Westside Conservative Club Breakfast at Machine Shed Restaurant
Location: 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322

Ron DeSantis Campaign Releases New TV Ad Featuring Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds: “Endorsement”

DeSantis Campaign Releases New TV Ad Featuring Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds: “Endorsement”
Reynolds: “Ron DeSantis is the person that we need leading this country.”

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Ron DeSantis for President campaign today released a new 30-second television ad titled, “Endorsement,” highlighting Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ own words about her historic support for Ron DeSantis. Reynolds is the first sitting Iowa governor to endorse in a contested Republican presidential primary since 1996.

Part of the campaign's previously announced ad buy in Iowa through Caucus Day, “Endorsement,” will air on broadcast and cable television across the state. The ad comes as the DeSantis campaign this week moved one-third of its staff to Iowa and will open its Iowa headquarters in Des Moines later this week.

TRANSCRIPT:

Kim Reynolds: “We need someone who puts this country first and not himself. Ron DeSantis is the person that we need leading this country. He is probably the most effective leader that I know. I am so proud to give him my full support and endorsement.”

Ron DeSantis: “I will fight for you. I will win for you. And I will lead America’s revival.”

BACKGROUND
• The DeSantis for President campaign initially announced a $2 million ad reservation that was planned to begin in mid-November and last through the January 15 Iowa Caucus. The campaign instead released the first TV ad on November 1st, earlier than expected.

• Reynolds first joined Ron DeSantis in Iowa in March 2022 during his first visit to the state. Reynolds introduced DeSantis at his presidential launch event in Des Moines, DeSantis joined Reynolds for her Fairside Chat series at the Iowa State Fair in August, and Reynolds joined Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis to officially launch DeSantis' national coalition, " Mamas for DeSantis."

• Since announcing his candidacy for president, DeSantis has:
o Visited 92 of Iowa's 99 counties (and will visit all 99 before the caucus);
o Earned endorsements from 41 state legislators (more than any candidate in the race); and 120 county-level chairs (at least one in each of the state’s 99 counties).
o Has made over 100 stops in the Hawkeye State.

• DeSantis and Reynolds are strong conservative leaders who have taken decisive action to help the people of their states. Both governors have:
o Championed universal school choice (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Protected parents' rights (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Enacted meaningful tax reform (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Run budget surpluses (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Kept their states open during COVID lockdowns (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Signed Heartbeat legislation to protect life (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Stood for law and order (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Took action to protect our southern border (Reynolds and DeSantis);
o Protected women and fairness in sports (Reynolds and DeSantis);

Three Presidential Candidates Confirm for Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum in in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 17, 2023

THREE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES CONFIRM FOR 2023 THANKSGIVING FAMiLY FORUM
Unique event to welcome DeSantis, Haley, and Ramaswamy for roundtable discussion

Urbandale, IOWA – The FAMiLY Leader Foundation is pleased to announce that three Republican candidates for president have confirmed participation in The 2023 Presidential Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum at the Des Moines Mariott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 2023, from 3:30-6:00 p.m.: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.

Former President Donald Trump was invited but has not accepted the invitation. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott was also issued an invitation, but after suspending his campaign, will not be appearing.

The Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum is a unique event on the political calendar – an evening where the invitees gather around a table, instead of standing at podiums, for what is described as "a family discussion with presidential candidates," moderated by The FAMiLY Leader President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats.

"Truly this is a one-of-a-kind event," says Vander Plaats. "The Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum gives us a chance to see what's in the candidates' hearts, not just what's in their plans. And coming shortly before the holiday season, it may be the last, best chance to really understand what makes these leaders tick before Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses.

"At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, it’s vital that we look beyond politics to leadership that will move our country forward," adds Vander Plaats. "This year’s Forum provides a unique opportunity to learn and discern, as Americans prepare to choose well in the upcoming 2024 Election and beyond."

This marks the The FAMiLY Leader Foundation’s third such Forum, with similar events in both the 2011 and 2015 election cycles drawing thousands of attendees and hundreds of media outlets.

The 2023 Presidential Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum and its honored guests are being brought to Iowa by The FAMiLY Leader Foundation’s #ChooseWell2024 initiative and its cornerstone partners: Family Policy Alliance, First Liberty Institute, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, and The Heritage Foundation, and the Forum’s premier sponsor, Sukup Manufacturing Co.

For more information about The 2023 Presidential Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum, visit
https://www.thefamilyleader.com/tff23