Representative Zach Nunn took an all-expenses-paid European tour while Iowans protested the administration and the country faced a government shutdown.
Representative Zach Nunn traveled to the United Kingdom and Ireland from March 29 to April 4 for a week-long tour sponsored by the Republican Main Street Partnership. The trip included visits to corporate boardrooms, government offices, and historical sites such as Edinburgh Castle and the Book of Kells.
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The disclosure records show the partnership covered travel expenses for Nunn and his wife, with Nunn receiving $15,400 in gift travel. This excursion occurred during a 76-day government shutdown and while thousands of Iowans gathered in Des Moines for a day of protest against the administration. While the trip was intended to study U.S.-U.K. relations and business development, it also included significant tourism. Nunn has been a vocal supporter of the administration's war in Iran. Despite the conflict's impact on gas prices and household costs, Nunn defended the war as necessary for energy independence. The trip was one of four expensive foreign excursions Nunn took during this Congress, contributing to his status as one of the highest spending members of the House on travel.