WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst doubles down on 'We all are going to die' quip with sarcastic responseKCCI did reach out to the senator's team and is waiting to hear back. Ernst is up for reelection in 2026.

“Well, we all are going to die,” said Ernst, who’s facing reelection in 2026. When hostile portions of the crowd balked at the response, she said: “For heaven’s sakes, folks.” ...