Grassley town hall hears strong Trump critique in rural Iowa
In Logan Iowa Grassley's annual tour stop drew about 50 residents with Republicans outnumbering Democrats two to one questions focused on the Russia investigation and President Trump's fitness. Attendees pressed Grassley to address the president's conduct while Grassley cited his constitutional duties and declined to assess the president.
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Iowa Republicans distance themselves from Trump comments except for King
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and US Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst said they did not hear the Trump remarks about Haiti El Salvador and African nations and did not agree with them. Grassley urged humanity and noted the comments distract from immigration talks while Ernst emphasized America as a nation of immigrants. King tweeted support for Trump and suggested deporting criminal aliens, referencing anchor babies.
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Norway versus United States immigration compared in data
Washington Post report notes Trump questioned bringing immigrants from shithole countries. Bloomberg data show 895 move from U.S. to Norway, 502 reverse. Norway ranks top in happiness, HDI, has universal health care, higher life expectancy and stronger gender equality. U.S. ranks lower on these indices with a 2.5 year shorter life expectancy.
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Republicans Shift on Immigration Under Trump Debate
A widening Republican split over immigration emerges as Trump pushes for strict limits including DACA changes. Sen Lindsey Graham challenged the president publicly while others in the room remained silent or said they could not recall his exact words.
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