MAHA flexes political might ahead of midterm elections

Published June 6, 2026 7:00am ET



The Make America Healthy Again movement scored one of its biggest wins of the cycle this month after its endorsed candidate, businessman Zach Lahn, defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA), whom President Donald Trump backed, in the Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary.

The win was a rare moment when a Trump-endorsed candidate lost their primary and a clear indication that MAHA is willing to spend its political capital, even if it means going against the president.

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