Democratic Senate Candidate: Trump Did ‘Better Job’ on Border Than Biden
Summary
Josh Turek, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Iowa, said President Donald Trump has done a better job on the border than former President Joe Biden. Turek said he would work with Trump on border security and other issues, while criticizing the Trump administration’s economic results and some of its foreign and trade policies.Key Facts
- Turek made the comments in an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on This Week.
- Turek said he supports removing private equity firms from housing and favors no taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security.
- Turek’s campaign says he would work with Trump to secure the border and stop drugs from reaching Iowa.
- Turek described himself as a moderate and listed priorities including affordable housing, health care, clean water, schools, and infrastructure.
- Turek is challenging Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, whom Trump has endorsed, in a closely watched Iowa Senate race.
- Trump won Iowa by 13 percentage points in 2024 against Kamala Harris.
- Turek criticized the Trump administration, saying wealth and power had become more concentrated, and faulted its Iran policy and trade tariffs for raising costs.
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