Donald Trump Turns His Gaze to Scott Walker in Iowa

The real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate, who polls second in the Hawkeye State, turned his fire on the front-runner.

OSKALOOSA, IA - JULY 25: Republican presidential hopeful businessman Donald Trump speaks to guests gathered for a rally on July 25, 2015 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. During his last visit to the state Trump sparked controversy when he said Senator John McCain (R-AZ), a former POW, was not a war hero.
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By Ben Brody

July 25, 2015 at 4:29 PM EDT

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During an appearance in Iowa Saturday, real estate mogul Donald Trump turned his attention to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, a chief rival for the Republican presidential nomination and the current front-runner in the state that holds the nation's first presidential nominating event.

"Wisconsin is doing terribly," Trump said. The tycoon, who is leading the Republican pack of 16 in several national polls, said Wisconsin had seen budget deficits and high borrowing which led to poor infrastructure under Walker. "The hospitals and education is a disaster."

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