Criticism of Ernst's Comments

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Sen. Ernst draws a 2026 challenger

Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die'

Ernst, a Republican, posted a video to her Instagram story on Saturday, May 31, where she spoke directly to camera about the incident

CBS News on MSN · 4d

Sen. Joni Ernst defends her "we all are going to die" comments: "I'm very compassionate"

Sen. Joni Ernst's comment that "we all are going to die" to a town hall attendee criticizing proposed changes to Medicaid has attracted attention.

ABC News on MSN · 4d

Sen. Ernst draws a 2026 challenger because of her Medicaid cuts comments

Democrat J.D. Scholten, a Iowa state rep and pro baseball player, will take on Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in 2026 -- in part because of her comments about Medicaid cuts.

Joni Ernst, Iowa

USA TODAY · 1d

Joni Ernst says she doesn't regret holding Iowa town hall that sparked viral remark

Asked in an interview if she would have "done things a little bit differently" Sen. Joni Ernst replied, "no, I don't think so."

The Baltimore Sun · 22h

Democratic leaders in Congress react to Ernst’s viral town hall comment

Iowa, told an attendee who shouted during a recent town hall that people will die as a result of proposed Medicaid funding cuts, that “we all are going to die.”

KGAN Cedar Rapids on MSN · 22h

Iowa statehouse candidate responds after shouting at controversial Ernst town hall

The Chickasaw County woman who yelled "people will die" at Senator Joni Ernst's town hall last week is speaking out about the lawmaker's controversial response and her campaign for Iowa statehouse. India May attended the event in Parkersburg on May 30 and was streaming live on TikTok on the account for the Iowa chapter of Progressive Democrats of America.

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Ernst risks political blowback with ‘we all are going to die’ remarks

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the ...

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GOP Rep's ‘We Are All Going To Die’ Mentality Inspired Quite The Observation ... And It's Bleak

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is defending her startling response to constituents concerned about Medicaid. One expert's analysis ...

Atlanta Black Star on MSN5d

‘Absolutely Bonkers:’ Sen. Joni Ernst Issues Cringe-Worthy, Sarcastic Apology from a Cemetery Over ‘We’re All Going to Die’ Remark

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is facing more backlash after issuing a cringeworthy non-apology on social media over remarks she made ...

Opinion

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Ernst said we're all going to die. Can we get decent health care in the meantime? | Opinion

When a lawmaker tells you 'we’re all going to die' in response to a policy choice, they’re justifying your suffering.

The Independent6d

Joni Ernst doubles down on bleak ‘We are all going to die’ comments in sarcastic non-apology

The comment received national ... coming from the left" for the criticism of her initial statement. Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger responded to Ernst’s Instagram story on X, writing ...

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