Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House
Rep. Ashley Hinson is navigating a competitive Senate race in Iowa while balancing her support for Donald Trump with a pledge to challenge him when necessary. The campaign highlights the political tension for Republicans in a state that has faced economic challenges like trade wars and high energy costs.
Why it matters
The Iowa Senate race is a key indicator of the political climate and the shifting dynamics between Republican candidates and the party's national leadership.
Sioux City, Iowa — President Trump is set to rally Thursday with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa as he seeks to boost Republican candidates in a political environment that has dimmed for the party — prompting modest pushback from the very candidates he's supporting.Hinson, who is running for Iowa's open Senate seat, initially pledged to be the president's "top ally" in the upper chamber. But as she faces off against Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek in a contest that, like several in the Hawkeye State, has grown more competitive than expected, she's adjusted that commitment in recent weeks. When she and Turek went head-to-head at a debate earlier this month, the former local news anchor said she would be Mr. Trump's ally when it's "important for Iowa."
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