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Ashley Hinson Turns on Trump as Iowa Poll Gives Josh Turek 8-Point Lead
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Representative Ashley Hinson publicly called for an immediate end to the Iran war, breaking somewhat with President Trump, as she trails Democrat Josh Turek in Iowa's U.S. Senate race according to a new Marist poll.
- Hinson emphasized economic relief measures such as suspending the gas tax and pausing diesel exports to ease the financial burden on Iowans, while still maintaining Trump's endorsement on her campaign website.
- Political analysts suggest Hinson's stance is a strategic effort to appeal to independent voters concerned with economic issues, balancing her support among Trump's base without a full repudiation of the former president.
- Despite Trump's endorsement and his 2024 Iowa victory, his approval rating in the state is low, with polls showing more disapproval than approval, which could complicate Republican efforts in the Senate race.
- Hinson has also voiced opposition to some Trump administration policies, like the temporary lifting of beef tariffs, and promotes bipartisan cooperation as a key part of her campaign message.
