Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afar
Turek attacked Hinson over Trump-backed policies as the candidates sparred over tariffs, Medicaid cuts and social spending in a race that could help decide Senate control.
- On Wednesday, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek debated at a PBS studio in Johnston, with President Donald Trump looming over the Iowa Senate contest determining party control of the chamber.
- Turek criticized Hinson for backing Trump-era policies, citing 'chaotic tariffs' and rising costs for Iowa families, while Hinson defended her record by touting tax cuts from Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' passed last year.
- Fiscal sustainability dominated debate as Turek proposed eliminating the $184,500 cap on Social Security taxes to ensure program solvency, while Hinson emphasized her commitment to Article I of the Constitution's 'power of the purse.'
- Hinson challenged Turek's campaign funding, accusing him of accepting 'laundered corporate PAC money' via Schumer-backed super PACs and urging him to call for those advertisements to be taken down.
- Democrats have not won statewide federal races in Iowa since 2008, when Barack Obama and Tom Harkin secured victories, underscoring the significant challenge Turek faces in this midterm cycle.
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