Vice President JD Vance spent last week on the campaign trail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, headlining the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Rally at the Mid‑America Center. The September 18 visit marked his second trip to Iowa this year and was part of a broader GOP push ahead of the November 3 midterms, where competitive races for governor, U.S. Senate, and multiple House seats are in play. He told voters Democrats are making “crazy decisions” and urgi Republicans to give President Trump “another chance.”
At the rally, Vance defended the Trump administration’s record on immigration, border security, prescription drug prices, and agriculture, while sharply criticizing Democratic candidates in Iowa and beyond. He urged voters to “send the crazy packing” and threw his support behind GOP gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, who joined him at the event.
The Iowa stop capped off a week of campaign activity as Republicans intensify their midterm strategy and work to energize voters across the state.
His next stop today is in North Carolina underscoring how critical the state is heading into the midterms. It follows recent stops by both the president and first lady in the Tar Hills state. Vance has been on the road, including Council Bluffs, Iowa last week,
On his way to North Carolina, Vance told reporters he’s optimistic about diplomatic talks at the UN, saying the Russia‑Ukraine war remains the toughest conflict to solve but progress is possible. He blamed high gas prices on Iran’s attacks on international shipping and said the administration is pushing states to offer temporary gas‑tax relief. Vance also criticized the president’s decision to limit press access, calling transparency essential.