Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Iowa, according to the latest poll that surprised many, as both candidates seemed to be ignoring the state, believing it was already won by the Republicans. According to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll, the vice president is getting 47% of the vote, while the former president is at 44%.

Donald Trump’s campaign has reacted skeptically to the poll, saying it means he’s losing ground in the state he won in both 2016 and 2020. Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump’s campaign, has been critical, calling the poll “idiotic” and arguing that every election cycle brings questionable results. At a press conference in Greensboro, North Carolina, Miller was responding to a question from CNN on the topic.

Additionally, the campaign issued a statement calling the poll “a clear outlier” and citing another poll released the same day by Emerson College, which it said more accurately represents the Iowa electorate. At an event in Greensboro, Trump highlighted the large turnout at a previous rally in Iowa, seeking to downplay the poll’s findings.

The current situation in Iowa is particularly significant because it is one of the key states in the US presidential primaries. Polls can influence campaign strategies and voter attitudes. The response of the Trump campaign highlights the growing tension between the candidates and the tight competition that characterizes the 2024 election. With Kamala Harris gaining ground and Trump trying to maintain his influence, the next developments will be crucial for both.

Attention to Iowa could increase in the coming months as we get closer to the primary. It will be interesting to see how these dynamics impact not only the individual candidates' campaigns but also the broader political landscape in the United States.