Despite all of that, it's one of the things we quietly pretend are normal now, even though they're not, because it's a societal issue that seems far too large and overwhelming to address for the ...

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.

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on Friday brushed off her constituents' concerns about the life-threatening consequences of her party's proposed cuts to Medicaid and federal nutrition assistance, ...

Ernst quipped back, "Well, we all are going to die," she said. Ernst pushed back as the audience reacted, explaining her position. Senator Joni Ernst speaks during The Hill & Valley Forum 2025 at ...

“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.” ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying that “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.

Iowa Republican Joni Ernst dismissed concerns about Medicaid cuts in Donald Trump and GOP's tax bill by saying, "Well, we're all going to die." ...

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.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst posted a sarcastic apology video following a viral moment when she told a town hall audience member that "we all are going to die" in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts.

We’re all afraid. Your job as a senator has just been expanded to that of a warrior. You and your colleagues need to fight like hell, as though our country’s future depends upon it.

'Well, we all are going to die': Sen. Joni Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at Iowa town hall Republican Sen. Joni Ernst fielded angry questions about Medicaid cuts and President Donald Trump's tax cut ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa defended herself Monday after drawing attention for telling a town hall attendee worried about proposed changes to Medicaid that "we all are going to die." "I'm ...