Recap of CNN's Iowa Town Hall With Ron DeSantis

On Tuesday night, CNN held a town hall meeting in Iowa with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

Key Details: DeSantis turned many questions into opportunities to compare his governing record to former President Donald Trump's. The questions centered primarily around coronavirus policies, inflation, abortion, immigration, and the border crisis.

Key Quote: "If Trump had built the border wall, it would have been very difficult for Biden to bring in all those many people," said DeSantis, echoing his promise to tax Mexico to pay for a border wall.

For Context: DeSantis' campaign is aiming to make headway in Iowa, where Trump leads him among likely Republican caucusgoers by 51% to 19%.

How the Media Covered it: Some left-rated outlets noted that DeSantis spent his time focusing on the issues that polls show voters care most about, rather than relying on conservative buzzwords that his speeches normally contain. Some right-rated sources noted DeSantis' claim that he is the only Republican candidate who could beat Trump for the nomination.