Trump Endorsement Streak Ends After Iowa Primary Loss
Former President Donald Trump saw his string of successful primary endorsements end as Representative Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa Republican gubernatorial race to Zach Lahn. Despite the setback, Trump-backed Steve Hilton advanced in California while Democrats secured key wins in New Jersey.
Donald Trump saw his primary endorsement winning streak end on Tuesday after United States Representative Randy Feenstra lost the Republican gubernatorial primary in Iowa. The defeat follows a series of successful endorsements for the former president in Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas. Investors are monitoring the results as a gauge of political stability and the potential for shifts in legislative control during the November general election.
### Trump’s Endorsement Power Tests Iowa Randy Feenstra, a three-term U.S. House member, lost the Republican primary to businessman-farmer Zach Lahn. The loss occurred despite Trump winning Iowa by a 13-point margin over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. Lahn, who has never held public office, defeated the Trump-backed candidate as the state's agricultural sector faces high fuel and fertilizer prices.
