Trump focuses on farmers in Iowa visit, as GOP struggles on fertile ground

What happened: President Trump visited Sioux City, Iowa, to court farmers, touting farm programs and a new $8 billion harvest aid package as House and gubernatorial races tighten in the state. Key numbers: $8 billion in harvest aid; $150 million released via the Defense Production Act; diesel above $6 per gallon; Trump won the 4th District by more than 30 points in 2024 Why it matters: Surging fertilizer and energy prices tied to the Iran war have left farmers squeezed, and Democrats are trying to capitalize on voter unease, with some Republicans distancing themselves from the president.

President Trump visited Sioux City, Iowa, to court farmers, touting farm programs and a new $8 billion harvest aid package as House and gubernatorial races tighten in the state.

Surging fertilizer and energy prices tied to the Iran war have left farmers squeezed, and Democrats are trying to capitalize on voter unease, with some Republicans distancing themselves from the president.