Iowa Farmers Slam Trump 'Chaotic' Rally Plans Amid Turek-Hinson Senate Race
Summary
The Iowa Farmers Union endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek over Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, citing farmers’ concerns about Trump-era tariffs and unpredictable policy. Union president Aaron Lehman also criticized changes to President Donald Trump’s planned Iowa rally, which the White House later said was back on for Sunday.Key Facts
- Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman announced the group’s endorsement of Josh Turek at a Friday press conference.
- Ashley Hinson, a U.S. representative and Republican Senate candidate, has Trump’s endorsement; the Iowa Farm Bureau has also endorsed her.
- Lehman said tariff policies and policy uncertainty have harmed Iowa farmers.
- Trump’s planned Sunday rally in Dubuque was reported canceled, then put back on the schedule.
- A White House source said the rallies in Iowa and Kansas were rearranged to accommodate additional tele-rallies.
- The Senate race is for the seat held by retiring Republican Senator Joni Ernst.
- Polls cited in the article showed a close race, with some giving Turek a narrow lead and others giving Hinson a narrow lead.
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