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August 17, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth Campaigns for GOP Candidates in Iowa
- Hegseth is set to support Republican Rep. Zach Nunn at a campaign event in Iowa.
- Iowa races are competitive, with two GOP-held House seats and a Senate seat at stake.
- This campaign trip is unusual for a sitting defense secretary, highlighting the political climate.
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- Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources sayAug 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM · CBS News
- Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculationAug 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM · Washington Post
- Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in IowaAug 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM · NYT