Trump endorses Zach Lahn for governor of Iowa

Trump gave his “complete and total endorsement” to the sixth-generation Iowan businessman and family farmer seeking the state's top office.

First Published: July 10, 2026, 5:11 PM ETUpdates (1): July 10, 2026, 5:11 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump endorsed Zach Lahn for governor of Iowa on a Truth Social post on July 10, 2026 at 1:26 PM EST (see truthsocial).

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Zach Lahn, a tremendous Candidate running to be the next Governor of the Wonderful State of Iowa, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024! As a Sixth Generation Iowan, and a very successful Businessman, Zach knows the AMERICA FIRST Policies required to Grow our Economy, Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., and Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE. As a Family Farmer, Zach is an incredibly effective Voice for Iowa Agriculture, our amazing Farmers and Ranchers, and Making America Healthy Again! As your next Governor, Zach will work tirelessly to Safeguard our Elections, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Zach Lahn has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Iowa — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

Trump described Zach Lahn as a “sixth generation Iowan” and a “very successful businessman” who understands the policies needed to grow the economy, cut taxes and promote domestic manufacturing. Trump also highlighted Lahn’s background as a family farmer, calling him “an incredibly effective voice for Iowa agriculture.”

The endorsement outlined a broad policy agenda for the gubernatorial candidate. Trump said Lahn would safeguard elections, secure the border, stop migrant crime, ensure law and order, strengthen support for military members and veterans, and protect Second Amendment rights.

Trump carried Iowa in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, a fact he cited to underscore his connection to the state. The endorsement adds Lahn’s name to a growing list of Trump-backed candidates in state-level races across the country. Elections have been a frequent theme for Trump, accounting for 89 of his 501 Truth Social posts over the last 30 days, according to a Zenger analysis of a real-time database tracking all of his posts on the platform.