US EditionDonald Trump to speak in Iowa Tuesday as immigration fight rages
Trump aimed to boost Republican support by highlighting economic gains and farmer aid amid backlash over recent immigration enforcement shootings in Minnesota.
- On Jan. 27 President Donald Trump traveled to Clive, Iowa to promote affordability and the economy, but his visit was overshadowed by anger over deadly immigration enforcement in neighboring Minnesota.
- The White House announced weekly pre-midterm trips to energize voters, with Republicans focusing on Iowa where two of four congressional districts are toss-ups.
- Biofuels groups say policy changes and low prices require immediate action, blasting Congress's Jan. 22 decision; Iowa farmers face headwinds, will get about $900 million, and ethanol uses half their corn while China pledged about 12 million tons of soybeans.
- Press questions focused on the Alex Pretti shooting as President Donald Trump departed the White House, calling it a `very sad situation` while the administration reached out to Minnesota officials and sent its border czar.
- Amid weakening confidence data, the trip highlighted broader midterm vulnerabilities as U.S. consumer confidence plunged in January to its lowest since 2014, complicating the Republican Party's message in competitive 2026 races in Iowa.
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Trump's Iowa trip on economy overshadowed by immigration row
US President Donald Trump headed to Iowa Tuesday eager to show voters he cares about affordability -- but his trip was overshadowed by anger over the deadly immigration crackdown in the neighboring state of Minnesota.
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Iowa leaders, advocates call for affordability, accountability ahead of Trump’s visit
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Donald Trump, losing speed in the polls, goes to Iowa Tuesday to talk about economy.
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