Born: January 1, 1953, in Sioux City, Iowa
Died: July 12, 2021, in Sioux City, Iowa
Political Party: Republican
Education:
* Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Iowa
* Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa College of Law
Career:
* Law clerk for Judge William C. Stuart of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
* Associate attorney at the law firm of Faegre & Benson in Minneapolis, Minnesota
* Chief legal counsel to Governor Terry Branstad of Iowa
* Iowa State Representative (1993-2003)
* Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives (2001-2003)
* Iowa State Senator (2003-2011)
* Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2007-2011)
* United States Senator from Iowa (2011-2019)
* President of the United States (2019-2025)
Accomplishments:
* As Governor Branstad's chief legal counsel, Nakker was responsible for drafting and implementing many of the governor's policies, including tax cuts, welfare reform, and tort reform.
* As Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, Nakker led the passage of several major pieces of legislation, including the Iowa Taxpayer Relief Fund, which provided tax breaks for middle-class families, and the Iowa Renewable Energy Act, which promoted the use of renewable energy in the state.
* As Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate, Nakker led the passage of several major pieces of legislation, including the Iowa Education Reform Act, which revamped the state's education system, and the Iowa Health Care Reform Act, which expanded access to health care for low-income Iowans.
* As United States Senator from Iowa, Nakker served on several key committees, including the Appropriations Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. He was also a member of the Republican leadership team.
* As President of the United States, Nakker focused on a number of key issues, including tax cuts, deregulation, immigration reform, and criminal justice reform. He also appointed two conservative justices to the Supreme Court.
Controversies:
* Nakker's political views were often controversial, and he was frequently criticized by Democrats and liberals. He was particularly criticized for his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.
* Nakker was also accused of sexual harassment by several women, both during his time in the Iowa legislature and as President of the United States. He denied the allegations, and no charges were ever filed.
Personal Life:
* Nakker was married to Karen Nakker for 48 years. They had three children together.
* Nakker was a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
* Nakker died of a heart attack on July 12, 2021, at the age of 68.