US EditionRepublican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'
- Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced criticism for defending proposed $700 billion cuts to Medicaid, stating: "We all are going to die" in response to concerns about reduced healthcare coverage.
- Ernst argued the cuts would sustain Medicaid for vulnerable populations by removing those with employer-provided insurance and undocumented immigrants from the rolls.
- The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated the Republican proposals would reduce the number of people with health coverage by 8.6 million over a decade.
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Russel Vought dismisses ‘ridiculous’ critics at Joni Ernst town hall - Washington Examiner
Director of Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought mocked the backlash Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) faced for defending the changes to Medicaid proposed in the reconciliation bill before Congress. Ernst took questions about what Democrats have characterized as cuts to Medicaid in legislation passed by the House and dubbed “the big, beautiful bill” in a town hall this week. As the bill now lies before the Senate, she was answering questions abo…
Joni Ernst’s “Apology” Video Is Deeply Unsettling
Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down a jaw-dropping series of statements from Senator Joni Ernst — including one from a cemetery, where she basically tells Iowans worried about Medicaid cuts to embrace death... and Jesus.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the…
After Medicaid Quip, Sen. Ernst Jabs Leftist Critics Again With Sarcastic ‘Apology’ Video * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Russell Bartlett
Sen. Joni Ernst's recent town hall sparked controversy after she dismissed a critic's concerns about Medicaid cuts with a sarcastic remark. Discover how her response has ignited debates across the political spectrum in our full post!
After Medicaid Quip, Sen. Ernst Jabs Leftist Critics Again With Sarcastic 'Apology' Video
During a recent town hall event, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) brushed off the disruptive jeers of a critic upset about perceived cuts to Medicaid. Instead of trying to engage with the disruptive individual, Ernst responded in a clearly dismissive fashion that rubbed some in attendance the wrong way. Based Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) Joni:— We’re removing 1.4 illegal aliens from receiving Medicaid benefits. They’re not eligible! Libs in Crowd:— But they’re…
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