Sen. Joni Ernst Faces Rowdy Town Hall Crowd, Stands Firm on GOP's Major Spending Cuts Amid Dire Predictions

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) faced a hostile audience during a town hall in Butler, Iowa, where various constituents expressed outrage over her defense of President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” When confronted with the dire consequences of anticipated Medicaid cuts, Ernst coldly remarked, “Well, we’re all going to die,” prompting gasps and boos from attendees. The contentious budget proposal, currently under Senate review, seeks significant reductions in Medicaid and SNAP, claiming to curb aid to undocumented immigrants and prevent fraud. Ernst insisted that the reforms would shield vulnerable individuals who qualify for Medicaid. Despite her assertions, the crowd remained unconvinced and vocal. Her spokesperson later criticized Democrats for allegedly inciting fear over the proposed cuts, emphasizing Ernst's commitment to safeguard Iowans' interests.