President Donald Trump greeted what he called a “beautiful crowd” of thousands of cheering supporters at the Des Moines Airport last night, telling the crowd there’s never been a president who has done more for farmers and ranchers.

Mr. Trump announced he would award Dan Gable the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony in the Oval Office. Gable told the crowd Trump reminded him of some of the athletes he coached.

Democratic candidate Joe Biden released a written statement in response to Trump’s Des Moines rally, saying Trump came to Iowa to distract from his record as president rather than offer a helping hand to those who’ve lost their jobs during the pandemic or reveal a plan to get the virus under control.