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Trump campaigning in ruby red area of Iowa with midterms 12 days away

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Trump campaigning in ruby red area of Iowa with midterms 12 days away. (2026, October 22). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-campaigning-ruby-red-area-iowa-midterms-12-days-away/

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President Trump held a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, just two weeks before the midterm elections. The visit was aimed at supporting Republican candidates ahead of the November 6 vote. CBS News provided coverage of the event through its chief Washington analyst Robert Costa.

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On October 22, 2026, President Donald Trump held a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, aiming to boost Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The event was particularly aimed at supporting Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for the open Senate seat against Democrat Josh Turek. Despite initially pledging her support as Trump’s top ally in the Senate, Hinson has softened her stance and now says she will "push back" on him when necessary to represent Iowa's interests effectively. The race between Hinson and Turek is considered a toss-up by election analysts, with Republican candidates facing challenges due to rising economic concerns among voters linked to Trump’s policies, including the ongoing war in Iran.

Written for “Trump Campaigning In Iowa Midterms” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.

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