Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Congressman Will Hurd faced a hostile audience at a campaign event in Iowa on Friday when he criticized former President Donald Trump. During his speech at the Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines, Hurd suggested that Trump ran for president to avoid legal trouble rather than to make America great again. This statement sparked boos from the crowd, forcing Hurd to pause his speech. However, he persisted, emphasizing the importance of speaking the truth, even if it’s unpopular. Hurd argued that electing Trump would grant Joe Biden another four years in the White House, which he believed America couldn’t handle.
Hurd’s speech received mixed reactions, with some applauding his candor and others expressing their disapproval. Despite launching his presidential campaign in June, Hurd has struggled to gain traction in the crowded GOP race. He has refused to sign the Republican National Committee’s pledge to support the eventual 2024 nominee, a requirement to participate in the first debate hosted by Fox News in August. Unfortunately, Hurd has not met the necessary fundraising and polling benchmarks to qualify for the debate.
It remains to be seen how Hurd’s campaign will evolve and whether he will be able to overcome these challenges. Only time will tell if his bold stance against Trump will resonate with voters and propel him to success in the presidential race.
[Embed Image: Former Republican Texas Rep. Will Hurd speaking at the Republican Party of Iowa 2023 Lincoln Dinner on July 28, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)]
[Embed Image: Former President Donald Trump speaking at the Turning Point Action conference in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images)]
Written by Brandon Gillespie, an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter at @brandon_cg.
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