Joni Ernst Gives Ghoulish Response to Voter Concerned Over Medicaid Cuts

Joni Ernst faced constituents angry about cuts to the Medicaid program. One person saying people are going to die. Her response was shocking.

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Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by Serena Zehlius, Editor

Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) faced backlash from frustrated constituents over GOP legislation proposing deep cuts to Medicaid and food aid programs that support millions of vulnerable Americans.

“Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) got an earful from angry constituents about Republican legislation that includes major cuts to Medicaid and food assistance relied upon by millions of vulnerable Americans.
“People will die,” one woman is heard shouting at Ernst at a town hall in Parkersburg, Iowa, on Friday, according to a video of the event obtained by HuffPost.”

TYT’s Power Panel discussed the video.

Joni Ernst’s Shocking Response to a Serious and Real Consequence of Medicaid Cuts

Joni ernst gives ghoulish response to voter concerned over medicaid cuts

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