Hegseth’s Iowa Trip Raises Early Questions About 2028

War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Iowa is fueling speculation that he could be testing the waters for a 2028 presidential run. Officials familiar with Hegseth’s thinking told the Washington Post that the Iowa visit fits the actions of someone considering a run for president after his time in the Trump administration ends. One of those officials, speaking anonymously, described the trip as something of a test run for a possible 2028 bid. Iowa’s longstanding role as an early presidential proving ground has added to the speculation surrounding Hegseth’s visit. Hegseth traveled to the state in his personal capacity and...