Trump Diverges From GOP Primary Field, Declines Iowa Governor’s Invite to ‘Fair-Side Chat’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses the Republican National Committee virtual convention on Aug. 25, 2020. Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images

For anyone hoping to become president, Iowa is an important state.

With its first-in-the-nation caucuses, Iowa is often seen as a key indicator of whether a candidate has a fighting chance in securing their party’s nomination.