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President Donald Trump is returning to Iowa to deliver a speech focused on energy and the economy, kicking off an election year that will see competitive races up and down the state’s ballot.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told reporters traveling with Trump to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Wednesday, Jan. 21, that Trump would return to Iowa Jan. 27.

Trump was last in Iowa on July 3, 2025, for an America 250 kickoff, where he took a victory lap over the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that same day.

Further details have not been released.

Wiles said Trump would travel weekly within the country ahead of the midterm elections, and members of his Cabinet will also increase their domestic travel.

Iowa will see a slew of competitive elections this year with an open governor’s office, an open Senate seat and two of the top targeted U.S. House races in the country.

Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann previously told the Des Moines Register the key to Republicans’ victory will be getting Trump supporters to turn out and vote, even when he isn’t on the ballot.

“If they get into the voting booth, they will vote our way,” he said. “But it’s really hard to move them to the polls.” 

He said getting Trump to appear in person would be the biggest boon to those efforts to energize the base and mobilize supporters.

But Trump has faced criticism recently for failing to stay focused on an economic message as he instead veers into conversations about taking over Greenland and other global issues.

USA TODAY contributed to this report.

Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. She writes about campaigns, elections and the Iowa Caucuses. Reach her at bpfann@dmreg.com or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR.