President Trump Plans Iowa State Fair Visit, Farm Country Focus

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Iowa State Fair on its opening day, August 7, 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources including White House insiders and Republican Congressman Zach Nunn. The visit is seen as a strategic effort to bolster support among farm country voters and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Vice President JD Vance is also expected to attend the fair, but on a different day. Trump has a history of attending the fair, with previous visits in 2015 and 2023, and he has expressed a vision for a Great American State Fair event to be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds featuring all 50 states. The fair, running from August 7 to 17, is a significant event showcasing agriculture and middle America, making it a key venue for political engagement in the early primary state of Iowa. While exact dates and event details were still being finalized, Trump's visit underscores the fair's importance in the 2025 political landscape.