Trump's primary endorsement winning streak just ended in Iowa
Donald Trump's streak of successful primary endorsements has come to an end with the defeat of Randy Feenstra in Iowa. Feenstra, who was backed by Trump, lost to businessman Zach Lahn in a closely contested Republican primary. Despite this setback, Trump-backed candidates in other states, such as California, are still positioned to compete in upcoming elections.
- ▪Randy Feenstra, endorsed by Trump, lost the Republican primary for Iowa governor.
- ▪Zach Lahn, a businessman and farmer, defeated Feenstra in a close race.
- ▪Trump's previous endorsements had led to victories in Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Trump's primary endorsement winning streak just ended in IowaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump stands with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA), upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews following a visit to Iowa, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File PhotoPublished Jun 04, 2026, 12:45 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 12:45 AMWASHINGTON, June 3 - Until Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump was riding a near-perfect record of endorsements, with wins in Indiana, Louisiana and Texas.
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