'We Want You Back': Trump's Gracious Act Caught by Cameras During Campaign Stop in Iowa

By Randy DeSoto July 7, 2023 at 5:35pm

Former President Donald Trump bought ice cream for fans at a Dairy Queen in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Friday following a well-received campaign speech.

Chants of “We love Trump!” and “USA!” could be heard as the 45th president and 2024 GOP candidate entered the restaurant.

President Trump arrives at Dairy Queen in Council Bluffs, Iowa!🍦 pic.twitter.com/nfvdpWyy6K

— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) July 7, 2023

“U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!” 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/M3AUUrlz63

— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) July 7, 2023

Trump proceeded to the counter and began chatting with the staff.

“Everybody wants a Blizzard. What the hell is a Blizzard?” he said.

President @realDonaldTrump ordering Blizzards at local Iowa Dairy Queen! pic.twitter.com/rrxbUDSvCm

— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 7, 2023

He then began passing out ice cream to the crowd on hand.

A woman called out to him, “We want you back, Trump.”

Trump commented on a shirt one man was wearing: “Look at that — 45, 47.” The message, of course, was that Trump will be not only the 45th, but the 47th president.

People cheered at the prospect.

President Trump at a Dairy Queen in Council Bluffs, IA handing out some frosty Blizzards! pic.twitter.com/8gu303tUQo

— Steven Cheung (@TheStevenCheung) July 7, 2023

In April, Trump made a surprise stop at a pizza shop in Fort Myers, Florida, after delivering a speech.

He handed out slices of pizza to those nearby.

Man of the people

pic.twitter.com/54SbxxqBIQ

— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) April 22, 2023

During his Friday speech in Iowa, Trump joked, “Every time I get a subpoena, you know, my polls go up, I get more and more subpoenas.”

Trump: “My polls go up, I get more and more subpoenas. Report to a grand jury!!!! … all bullshit” pic.twitter.com/X2zNyqXtXb

— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) July 7, 2023

“These are crooked people. Never happened in our country. It’s called weaponization of the Department of Justice and the FBI. We’ve never had anything like this. And it’s all bulls***, too,” Trump said to applause.

“That’s why my polls go up. I’m the only person [who] ever got indicted who became more popular! Because people understand it.”

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars