DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President Mike Pence is planning a trip to Des Moines next week.
According to a release from his office, Pence will be in Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 13. President Trump's campaign said in a release he'll launch a "Farmers & Ranchers for Trump" coalition. The release touts the Trump Administration's efforts to ensure the United States' agricultural community remains competitive, while promoting the USMCA agreement.
The vice president will be at the Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The event is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., and close at 12:30 p.m.
In Des Moines, he will "deliver remarks on the Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda, the staunch rejection of socialist ideals, and the administration’s unwavering support of law enforcement."
After the event, Pence will attend and deliver remarks at a Heritage Action Town Hall to launch the “Fight for America” campaign.
The vice president will wrap up his visit with the Republican Party of Iowa state dinner.
This is not Pence's first visit to the state during the pandemic.
He attended a roundtable discussion with agricultural producers and grocery chain executives in May.
Most recently, Pence joined Iowa leaders to tour Winnebago Industries in Forest City.