Zach Lahn, who went viral for confronting Obama in 2009, beat Trump's pick for Iowa governor 👀

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A win by 1,652 votes!

Lahn took down multiple established GOP politicians, including Randy Feenstra, who had the coveted Trump endorsement. Lahn had an endorsement from TPUSA and MAHA Action, but was not expected to win. He also won the coveted ... Steak 'n Shake endorsement?

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Lahn strongly promoted the message of "Iowa First," with a focus on agricultural pesticides, health, and Chinese influence. He also rejected outside funding (the internet is noting in particular that he rejected funding from AIPAC).

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Almost two decades ago, Lahn went viral for confronting Obama about Obamacare. All these years later, we can easily see which of the two men was right.

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That college kid is the next Republican candidate for governor in Iowa (his opponent is Democrat Rob Sand).

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