President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would focus on Iowa’s farmers when he visits the state next week, telling reporters on Air Force One he intends to do “a lot” of campaigning to help Republicans in November’s midterm elections.
“The farmers have been very special to me. Very successful. All three terms,” he said, appearing to refer to his three presidential runs. “So, I think they’re really happy, the farmers, with what’s happening.”
The administration last year announced up to $12 billion in “bridge” payments to U.S. farmers who have been hit hard by Trump’s trade war.
