MAGA Rep Took Wife on Lavish Trip During Gov Shutdown

Key Points:

• MAGA Rep. Zach Nunn took an all-expenses-paid European trip from March 29 to April 4, touring castles and cultural sites in Scotland, Ireland, and the UK, while also attending meetings related to U.S.-UK relations and business development.
• The trip, costing $15,400 in gift travel for Nunn alone, occurred amid a historic 76-day U.S. government shutdown that impacted many Iowans financially, coinciding with widespread protests against the Trump administration.
• Nunn has taken multiple costly foreign trips this Congress, spending over $86,000 on member travel, ranking third highest among House members, with other Iowa Republicans also accruing significant travel expenses.
• All three Iowa Republicans—Nunn, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Ashley Hinson—have publicly supported President Trump’s war with Iran, despite its economic impact on constituents, including higher gas prices and increased household costs.
• The Iowa GOP delegation remains closely aligned with the Trump administration, with high-profile endorsements and fundraising events emphasizing loyalty to Trump ahead of the midterm elections.