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Top Trump Administration Officials Being Dispatched to Iowa to Help Campaign for Republicans, Sources Say

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 1:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Top Trump Administration Officials Being Dispatched to Iowa to Help Campaign for Republicans, Sources Say

TL;DR

  • Top Trump administration officials are being dispatched to Iowa to support Republican candidates.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and others are involved.
  • The Iowa State Fair is a significant event for candidates on the campaign trail.
  • Several Republican incumbents face competitive races, including Reps. Miller-Meeks, Nunn, and Hinson.
  • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and other Republican representatives were also recently in Iowa.