Vice President JD Vance's appearance in a state critical to the 2028 Republican presidential nomination is raising eyebrows due to a lobbyist's bid to entice attendees. Ahead of a rally Vance headlined in Des Moines with Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn that took place last Tuesday, a text message was sent by an Iowa ethanol lobbyist recruiting spectators to attend. The messages contained an offer of payment. The text, obtained and published by Iowa Starting Line read: 'Gentlemen, Jake Swanson here.