President Trump has endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) in the Iowa gubernatorial race ahead of the GOP primary, declaring him a “Highly Respected American First Congressman” who “WON BIG” in the state’s elections of 2016, 2020, and 2024 with the highest vote count in Iowa history. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Randy Feenstra has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Iowa — RANDY WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Feenstra, described as a Fourth Generation Iowan, businessman, former Sioux County Treasurer, State Senator, and current U.S. Congressman, has positioned himself as a candidate committed to economic growth, tax cuts, regulatory reduction, domestic manufacturing, energy dominance, agricultural support, border security, law enforcement, military strengthening, election integrity, and Second Amendment protection.
The endorsement comes amid a crowded field for Iowa’s June 2 primary, where Feenstra faces competition from Zach Lahn (a businessman and farmer), Adam Steen (former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services), Brad Sherman (former state Rep.), and Eddie Andrews (state Rep.). A recent JMC Analytics poll conducted May 27–28 found Lahn leading Feenstra with 24% to 22%, though 27% of respondents remained undecided. Feenstra retained a fundraising edge overall, raising $5.04 million by May 14, compared to Lahn’s $3.14 million and Steen’s $497,340 in the same period.
“I’m honored to have earned President Trump’s complete & total endorsement,” Feenstra said, pledging to “cut and freeze property taxes, lower costs for families, and put Iowa first.” The primary winner will face State Auditor Rob Sand in the fall election, a race labeled a “toss up” by analysts.
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart criticized Trump’s endorsement as “too little too late,” arguing Feenstra has “consistently sided with powerful insiders over working families” through actions like supporting Medicaid cuts and tariffs that harm Iowa farmers. She stated: “After a decade of failed one-party rule, Iowans know it’s time for change.”