Trump Attacks Iowa Democratic Senate Candidate Over Missed Votes

Trump Attacks Iowa Democratic Senate Candidate Over Missed Votes

Trump amplifies a report that Iowa Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek missed nearly 60% of state House votes during the 2026 session while collecting $20,100 in per diem payments.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 10, 2026, 7:14 AM ETUpdates (1): August 10, 2026, 7:14 AM ET

Donald J. Trump amplified a report attacking the Iowa Democrats’ U.S. Senate nominee over a legislative attendance record that Republicans have turned into a campaign issue.