5 Takeaways , From the Latest GOP Debate.<br />5 Takeaways , From the Latest GOP Debate.<br />Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley went head-to-head in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 10.<br />Here are some of the highlights, BBC reports. .<br />1. No one held back, Each candidate's first debate answer <br />contained insults about their opponent.<br />DeSantis called Haley "another mealy-mouthed politician," and Haley pointed to "Ron's lies.".<br />2. They each criticized Trump, Both candidates took aim at the ways <br />in which Trump handled the pandemic, <br />border security and China while in office. .<br />2. They each criticized Trump, Both candidates took aim at the ways <br />in which Trump handled the pandemic, <br />border security and China while in office. .<br />3. They fought about immigration, DeSantis cited Haley's earlier comment that <br />the phrase "illegal aliens" is "disrespectful.".<br />3. They fought about immigration, DeSantis cited Haley's earlier comment that <br />the phrase "illegal aliens" is "disrespectful.".<br />He said she'd be like a "fox" guarding a "henhouse" when it comes to border security. .<br />He said she'd be like a "fox" guarding a "henhouse" when it comes to border security. .<br />Haley referenced her time as a <br />U.N. ambassador and ultimately said that "undocumented migrants should be deported for 'cutting the line,'" BBC reports. .<br />4. Ukraine was a critical moment, The country's war with Russia ended up being <br />one of the night's most contentious issues.<br />Haley condemned DeSantis for initially supporting U.S. aid for Ukraine but later changing his mind. .<br />DeSantis said, "people like Nikki Haley care more about Ukraine's border than our southern border.".<br />5. Haley claimed victory, While DeSantis reportedly received more <br />cheers from the crowd, Haley's team said, .<br />"More people were Googling Nikki Haley than Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump combined. Her momentum is continuing.".<br />"More people were Googling Nikki Haley than Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump combined. Her momentum is continuing."
