Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up

Vice President JD Vance and Senator Ted Cruz are visiting Iowa to focus on the 2026 midterms but are also positioning themselves for potential 2028 presidential bids to succeed term-limited President Donald Trump. Iowa's competitive political landscape and its role in the GOP's presidential nominating calendar make it a key state for both candidates to build support and test their messaging ahead of future elections.