Gallego's Iowa Visit Fuels 2028 Speculation

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has announced a visit to Iowa in August, with appearances at the Iowa State Fair and a Democratic town hall in the Quad Cities, fueling speculation about a possible 2028 presidential bid. Gallego's team says the trip aims to discuss the negative impacts of recently passed Republican tax and spending legislation on Iowa families. Political commentators and former opponent Kari Lake have mocked the visit as early presidential campaigning, while Gallego reportedly faces popularity challenges in his home state. Gallego, who became Arizona's first Latino U.S. senator after defeating Lake in 2024, is seen as a rising Democratic star. His Iowa trip follows similar outreach in Pennsylvania and Alaska, underscoring his national ambitions. Although Gallego has not confirmed a presidential run, he has acknowledged considering the possibility.