Trump's Iowa Encore: Can MAGA Magic Survive the Midterm Blues?

President Donald Trump returns to Clive, Iowa, for his first visit to the state since July 2025, seeking to energize the GOP base ahead of the critical 2026 midterms. The rally—focused on a platform of tax cuts, farm support, and year-round E-15 ethanol—comes at a pivotal moment for Iowa Republicans as several candidates reshuffle or exit key races. However, the President’s 'Golden Age' economic message faces a tense backdrop of national scrutiny following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, with protests over federal law enforcement actions expected to meet the campaign trail in Clive