Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalates the transgender rights debate, using new state laws to differentiate his stance in the GOP presidential race. In the crucial Iowa caucuses, DeSantis aims to consolidate social conservative support, emphasizing cultural issues and challenging both Nikki Haley and Donald Trump’s positions. His focused narrative on transgender policies highlights a strategic pivot in his campaign, aiming to attract evangelical voters in Iowa while potentially alienating moderates and independents.