Austin Peterson Doubles Down on Support for Trump’s Agenda Heading Into Midterm

From Medicaid cuts to the price of diesel, Trump’s agenda is hurting Minnesotans’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Paul, MN — In a recent article published by The Forum, Republican Senate candidate Austin Peterson (SD4) said, “I flat-out say Trump’s done a lot of good things for this country.”

That endorsement comes as Minnesotans face rising costs, diesel prices topping $6 a gallon, and devastating federal Medicaid cuts threatening access to rural healthcare. As families across Minnesota struggle to make ends meet, voters deserve to know whether Peterson supports the policies driving these challenges.

In Congressional District 7, more than 170,000 Minnesotans are enrolled in Medicaid, and cuts from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ are already having devastating impacts on rural hospitals and clinics. Does Peterson believe this is a good thing for the country?

Meanwhile, Minnesotans are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with diesel prices climbing above $6 a gallon. Trump’s war in Iran has added further uncertainty to energy markets, putting additional pressure on farmers, truckers, and working families already struggling with rising costs.

The residents of district 4 deserve to know where their candidates stand and whether they will hold their own party accountable. Will Peterson be a rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s “good things” in the State Senate? Or will he stand up for the Minnesotans who are paying the price?

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