Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Trump in Iowa warns of 'very bad things' if Republicans lose midterms
President Trump went to Iowa to talk about making things more affordable and to discuss energy policies.
He also gave a speech warning that if Republicans lose the midterm elections, 'very bad things' will happen.
Trump said that losing the elections would mean losing tax cuts and other economic benefits.
He also talked about how the US is in a 'Golden Age' and that prices are falling for most goods.
However, polls show that Trump's approval rating is only 40%, which suggests that many people are not happy with his performance.
Iowa is important because it has some competitive areas for the elections, and Trump has already supported some candidates there.
President Trump visited Iowa on January 27 to push his affordability agenda and discuss energy policy.
He warned that losing the midterm elections would lead to 'very bad things' and the loss of tax cuts and other economic benefits.
Trump claimed the US is in a 'Golden Age' and that prices are falling for most goods, despite polls showing his approval rating at 40%.
The trip is part of a strategy to have Trump travel outside Washington at least once a week ahead of the November midterms.
Iowa has two competitive House districts, and there are open races for governor and US Senator.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Visit to Iowa to push affordability agenda, discuss energy policy, and warn about midterm elections
- When
- January 27, 2024
- Where
- Clive, Iowa (Des Moines suburb)
- Why
- To refocus attention on Trump's spending and tax cut package ahead of the midterm elections, and to highlight progress in tax relief, border security, and economic growth
Democrats
Republicans
Election Importance
Democrats
Democrats believe that losing the midterms would not significantly impact their policies and would allow them to regain control in future elections.
Republicans
Republicans, led by Trump, argue that losing the midterms would lead to the loss of tax cuts and other economic benefits, resulting in 'very bad things.'
- Date of Visit
- January 27, 2024
- Location
- Clive, Iowa (Des Moines suburb)
- Event Venue
- Horizon Events Center
- Key Topics
- Affordability, energy policy, tax cuts, midterm elections
- Competitive House Districts
- 2 out of 4
- Open Races
- Governor and US Senator
- Republican Candidates for Governor
- Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson
- Trump's Approval Rating
- 40%