President Donald Trump paused his busy campaign schedule on Tuesday for a moment of reflection in Urbandale, Iowa. While visiting the Machine Shed restaurant, a patron approached the President with a personal request. The man asked if he could pray for Trump before the President continued his trip toward Des Moines.
"Absolutely! Come on. Let’s go," Trump responded without hesitation. The President bowed his head as the man led a brief prayer. The patron thanked God for the President and asked for wisdom, discernment, peace, and protection.
The unscripted moment drew several "Amens" from the surrounding crowd of diners. After the prayer concluded, the restaurant erupted in applause. Supporters cheered "Amen, praise God" as Trump returned to greeting the locals.
The President was in Iowa to kick off his 2026 midterm campaign. Following the restaurant stop, he delivered a major speech at the Horizon Events Center in Clive. He focused heavily on his economic wins and energy policies.
Trump highlighted provisions from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," including tax cuts on tips and overtime. He also touted his support for E15 ethanol to help Midwestern corn growers. The President warned that losing the midterms would jeopardize the country's recent economic gains.
The stop at the Machine Shed comes amid a new national push for spiritual re-dedication. The White House recently shared an invitation to prayer ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. Trump has encouraged Americans to rededicate themselves to being "one nation under God."
The President's trip also addressed the ongoing "law and order" mission in cities like Minneapolis. While he celebrated lower crime rates, he faced protesters outside the Clive venue. They called for the removal of immigration officers following recent shootings in Minnesota.
Trump ignored the noise and focused on his "affordability tour" through battleground states. He endorsed three of Iowa’s Republican House members during the event. The President intends to campaign heavily to help the GOP retain power in November.
The Iowa visit follows similar successful stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Republicans hope the President's influence will secure key districts across the state. For now, Trump remains focused on his message of energy independence and economic growth.