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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson held her fifth annual Ashley's BBQ Bash fundraiser, featuring prominent Iowa Republicans and commentator Scott Jennings.

Hinson and other speakers praised Trump's economic policies and denounced Democrats.

A small group protested before the event, criticizing Hinson's alignment with Trump.

CEDAR RAPIDS — U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson got groovy with her fellow Iowa Republicans at her fifth annual Ashley's BBQ Bash, breaking out her trademark fiddle to play with Kicking Country before the fundraiser's packed schedule of speakers.

The crowd at the Saturday, Aug. 23, event chowed down on Jethro's BBQ while Hinson and the band rocked out in front of a larger-than-life American flag.

When the music concluded, the real show began.

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