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Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump will rally with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa to support Republican candidates amid a challenging political environment for the party, with some candidates expressing cautious distance from the president.
- Hinson, running for Iowa's open Senate seat, has moderated her earlier pledge to be Trump's "top ally," stating she will support him on issues important to Iowa but will push back when necessary.
- The Iowa Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive due to economic challenges like high energy prices and the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, putting the GOP Senate majority at risk.
- Hinson has publicly disagreed with Trump on certain issues, including opposing further deals with Russia and calling for an immediate end to the war with Iran, while still maintaining overall support for his policies.
- Thursday's rally is Trump's second visit to Iowa this year, following his January campaign kickoff there and a recent Oval Office event announcing a major steel plant investment in the state with Hinson present.
