Trump calls off first Iowa rally of 2024 campaign over tornado warnings

Former President Trump canceled an evening rally in Des Moines, Iowa, with just hours to spare Saturday — nixing what would have been a closely watched indicator of his strength in the state that will hold the nation’s first presidential primary contest in 2024. “Unfortunately, due to the Tornado Warnings in Des Moines, we are forced to cancel today’s outdoor Rally at the Lauridsen Amphitheater,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Stay tuned, we will reschedule soon. Be safe out there!” Scattered hailstorms and damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles...