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Photos: Trump returns to Iowa for Ernst Roast and Ride

Mason Hialaburton, 7 form Omaha displays his "Make America Great Again" hat signed by GOP VP nominee Mike Pence before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Mason Hialaburton, 7 form Omaha displays his "Make America Great Again" hat signed by GOP VP nominee Mike Pence before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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People take photos as Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
People take photos as Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump applauds as the crowd welcomes him on stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump applauds as the crowd welcomes him on stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is accompanied by the family of Sarah Root during Sen. Joni Ernst her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is accompanied by the family of Sarah Root during Sen. Joni Ernst her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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In late August, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shared a Des Moines stage with the family of Sarah Root, a 21-year-old Council Bluffs woman who was killed in a vehicle crash allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant.
In late August, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shared a Des Moines stage with the family of Sarah Root, a 21-year-old Council Bluffs woman who was killed in a vehicle crash allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant.
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Scott Root and his girlfriend Cori Shaw embrace before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Scott Root and his girlfriend Cori Shaw embrace before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Cambria Hoffman, 21 of Webster City and her sister, right, Grace Hoffman, 17 of Webster City play bags before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Cambria Hoffman, 21 of Webster City and her sister, right, Grace Hoffman, 17 of Webster City play bags before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Reta Robey, 70 of Des Monies, center, wears a Reagan-Bush hat from 1984 during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Reta Robey, 70 of Des Monies, center, wears a Reagan-Bush hat from 1984 during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Grace Hoffman, 17 of Webster City plays bags before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Grace Hoffman, 17 of Webster City plays bags before Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst waves at supporters as she takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst waves at supporters as she takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst arrives and talks to the press at her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst (right) comes on stage after being introduced by Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufmann Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst (right) comes on stage after being introduced by Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufmann Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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People watch as Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
People watch as Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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A vender smokes outside during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
A vender smokes outside during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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People enter the Pioneer Pavilion during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
People enter the Pioneer Pavilion during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Gov. Terry Branstad joins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on stage along side Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Steve King during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in 2016.
Gov. Terry Branstad joins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on stage along side Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Steve King during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in 2016.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to the podium and is greeted by Gov. Terry Branstad during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to the podium and is greeted by Gov. Terry Branstad during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Iowa lawmakers and Republican leaders join Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (center) on stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Iowa lawmakers and Republican leaders join Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (center) on stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is accompanied by Sen. Joni Ernst during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is accompanied by Sen. Joni Ernst during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to Gov. Terry Branstad (left) and Sen. Joni Ernst Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, as they join him on stage during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to Gov. Terry Branstad (left) and Sen. Joni Ernst Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, as they join him on stage during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Veteran Billy Woods walks with a special machine during Sen. Joni Ernst's speech during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Veteran Billy Woods walks with a special machine during Sen. Joni Ernst's speech during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Veteran Billy Woods walks with a special machine during Sen. Joni Ernst's speech during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Veteran Billy Woods walks with a special machine during Sen. Joni Ernst's speech during her Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley thanks the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Sen. Chuck Grassley thanks the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican Charles Grassley speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Charles Grassley speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Charles Grassley speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Charles Grassley speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Congressman Steve King speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Congressman Steve King speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad runs to the podium to speak during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad runs to the podium to speak during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump waves as he walks out after Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump waves as he walks out after Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Libby Husske of Waukee takes a selfie as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks off stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Libby Husske of Waukee takes a selfie as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks off stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump waves as he walks out after Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump waves as he walks out after Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to the podium during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to the podium during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, as he takes the stage during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, as he takes the stage during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Supporters cheer as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Iowa Republican leaders wave from the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Supporters cheer as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Iowa Republican leaders wave from the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Supporters cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donal Trump as he leaves the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Supporters cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donal Trump as he leaves the stage Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, after speaking at the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, after speaking at the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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