(Radio Iowa) – President Donald Trump celebrated recent victories with a large crowd on the Iowa State Fairgrounds last (Thursday) night.

Trump says his second term as president is much more consequential than his first, driven by the domestic agenda outlined in the legislature he intends to sign today (Friday).

Trump began his speech by reminiscing about past Iowa victories in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns — and praising Iowans for being loyal.

Trump, who spoke for over an hour, says his top aides are “working on legislation” that would let farmers vouch for employees who entered the country illegally.

President Donald Trump spoke to a large crowd on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3, 2025. (RI photo)

Trump says U-S Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told him farmers are “losing a lot of workers” as his administration pursues its aggressive deportation effort.

Trump’s appearance on the Iowa State Fairgrounds was the kick-off event for America 250 — the commission planning a series of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. Trump announced last (Thursday) night there will be “Patriot Games” leading up to July 4th, 2026.

And Trump told the crowd he’s been talking with Ultimate Fighting Championship C-E-O Dana White about hosting mixed martial arts events on the White House lawn.

Trump also announced he has signed an executive order to raise national park fees for anyone who is not a U-S citizen, to raise money for events at every national park to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain.