Former President Donald Trump has accused Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, of attempting to commit organized voter fraud in the upcoming Iowa caucuses. The accusations came after DeSantis made remarks suggesting that out-of-state voters could participate in the caucuses. Trump's campaign and affiliated groups have condemned the alleged actions, calling on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to clarify the caucus rules and reaffirm that DeSantis was mistaken.

During a Fox News appearance on Friday alongside her husband, Florida Governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis stated that "you do not have to be a resident of Iowa to be able to participate in the caucus." She encouraged individuals from other states, such as North Carolina and South Carolina, to travel to Iowa and take part in the caucuses.

The Iowa Republican Party swiftly responded by posting online that participants must be legal residents of Iowa and their respective precincts, along with the requirement to bring photo identification. Casey DeSantis later acknowledged the residency requirement in a social media post but suggested that there was a way for others to participate by volunteering for her husband's campaign in Iowa.

The Trump campaign wasted no time in condemning the DeSantis couple's alleged actions, labeling them as "dirty and illegal tactics" in a statement. The campaign also called on Governor Kim Reynolds to rectify the situation and clarify the caucus rules. The Make America Great Again PAC, aligned with Trump, joined in, issuing a statement titled "Casey DeSantis' Embrace of Voter Fraud," warning that her actions risk compromising the integrity of the Iowa Caucus.

It is worth noting that Trump has a history of making unfounded claims about election fraud. This includes denying his loss in the 2020 presidential election and questioning the legitimacy of the results. Furthermore, he refused to accept his loss in the 2016 Iowa caucuses to Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

As of now, neither Casey DeSantis nor Governor Ron DeSantis have responded directly to the accusations made by Trump and his affiliated groups. The Iowa Republican Party has emphasized the residency and identification requirements as stated in their rules for participating in the caucus. The alleged plot of voter fraud continues to garner attention as the Iowa caucuses draw nearer.