(Radio Iowa) – Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says rival Nikki Haley gave a word salad answer when she made no reference to slavery after someone in New Hampshire asked her what caused the Civil War. DeSantis says it shows Haley isn’t ready for prime time. DeSantis, who’s campaigning in Iowa, spoke with reporters here yesterday (Thursday).

He called the abolition of slavery is the Republican Party’s top achievement. DeSantis, who opposes the removal of a Confederate monument in Jacksonville, Florida, told reporters you can’t erase history.