Morning Wire Iowa Hosts GOP Candidates & SAG-AFTRA Strikes | 7.17.23
Jul 17, 2023
Iowa recently hosted a GOP presidential candidate forum moderated by Tucker Carlson, where tensions flared over key topics like foreign policy and January 6th. Meanwhile, Ray Epps is suing Fox News over conspiracy theories regarding his involvement in the Capitol riots. The ongoing strike by Hollywood actors adds to the mix, with discussions about AI and fair compensation. Iowans remain undecided as they approach the 2024 primaries, with insights into the candidates' unique strategies and a rancher's allegations against media coverage of the protests.
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Iowa GOP Forum
- Tucker Carlson hosted a GOP presidential candidate forum in Iowa.
- Candidates present included DeSantis, Haley, Pence, Scott, and Ramaswamy.
Carlson's Interview Style
- Carlson's aggressive questioning style, focusing on Ukraine, Biden, and January 6th, stood out.
- This contrasted with typical friendly candidate forums.
Pence's Viral Moment
- Pence's response to Carlson about supporting Ukraine went viral.
- He stated, "It's not my concern," which many interpreted as dismissing American city issues.