Trump Attacks Iowa Democrat Turek Over Missed Votes in Senate Race
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Trump Attacks Iowa Democrat Turek Over Missed Votes in Senate Race

Trump amplifies a report that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek missed nearly 60% of Iowa House votes while collecting $20,100 in per diem pay.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 10, 2026, 4:23 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump attacked Josh Turek, the Iowa Democrats’ U.S. Senate nominee, over a report that the state representative missed nearly 60% of legislative votes during the 2026 session.