Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?

BBC News Friday 16 October 2026, 04:16 UTC 1 min read

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The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.

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