# ![@SenJoniErnst Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::2856787757.png) @SenJoniErnst Joni Ernst

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Republicans secured major wins for farmers in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act now its time to deliver a strong five-year Farm Bill that provides certainty and reflects todays ag economy. Thank you @CongressmanGT for your work and I look forward to advancing a Farm Bill in the Senate. Our country needs a new farm billnow. The Farm Food and National Security Act of [----] is critical legislation for farmers ranchers and everyone in between. Read @CongressmanGT's op-ed today to find out more. https://t.co/WQKItZNoJx Our country needs a new farm billnow. The Farm Food and National Security Act of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021698847312077083)  2026-02-11T21:32Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


".@GovTimWalz needs to step up. Taxpayers are sick and tired of their dollars being funneled into fraudsters pockets. There must be accountability for these crimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021988623500161307)  2026-02-12T16:43Z 256.3K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Its long past time to get the Pentagon back on track to pass a clean audit. My RECEIPTS Act aims to do just that by streamlining and modernizing its auditing system. This is mission critical because every misspent dollar could come at the price of protecting our nation or shortchanging our servicemembers. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling out the Pentagon for continually failing audits that she said harms both taxpayers and warfighters. https://t.co/0W10HWdVmn Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling out the Pentagon for continually failing audits that she said harms both taxpayers and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022028981461991916)  2026-02-12T19:24Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"As a combat veteran I know firsthand that billions of dollars meant for the military are missing the target. 🌀🐙 Examples arent hard to find either like the Navy spending defense dollars on octopus hypnosis. https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/14/12/bio062082/370039/Octopus-hypnosis-inducing-tonic-immobility-for https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/14/12/bio062082/370039/Octopus-hypnosis-inducing-tonic-immobility-for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022043938023215493)  2026-02-12T20:23Z 256.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Iowans will be filling up their tanks for less this year thanks to President Trump rejecting Green New Deal nonsense and unleashing American energy production. Gas prices stand close to their lowest level in four years as tens of millions of people prepare to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. Oklahoma the state with the lowest prices offers gas at $2.50 a gallon. Read more: https://t.co/jRoHQ4zyuG Gas prices stand close to their lowest level in four years as tens of millions of people prepare to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. Oklahoma the state with the lowest prices offers gas at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1993402115755327747)  2025-11-25T19:31Z 256.1K followers, 51.9K engagements


"In one year President Trump has used @DOGE to save taxpayers billions. Im proud to have partnered with the Trump administration to make Washington squeal and deliver real savings to hardworking taxpayers. And were just getting started"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2013723462745878751)  2026-01-20T21:21Z 256.1K followers, 20K engagements


"Iowa knows President Trump has been a consistent long-time supporter of year-round E15 I look forward to working to pass a bill that secures higher blends of ethanol at the pump. We must get this done for our biofuel producers and consumers and sent to @POTUS desk. .@POTUS: During the campaign I promised to support E-15 year-round and I want the people of Iowa to know that Congress is working on a deal and when they send it to my desk I will sign it without delay. https://t.co/6LNfF6gOEZ .@POTUS: During the campaign I promised to support E-15 year-round and I want the people of Iowa to know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2016303695697478042)  2026-01-28T00:13Z 256.1K followers, 95K engagements


"The Trump administration is putting Iowa farmers and biofuel producers first 🚨 @SecRollins issued the following statement applauding @POTUS' support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15 https://t.co/o6Pta9ikv5 🚨 @SecRollins issued the following statement applauding @POTUS' support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15 https://t.co/o6Pta9ikv5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2016586786961572176)  2026-01-28T18:58Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"🧵 Im not sure if arithmetic was part of the curriculum at the Quality Learing Center but the total cost of the fraud in Minnesota continues to add up and may exceed $9 billion Heres what weve learned so far📝"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2016932564200554639)  2026-01-29T17:52Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨An audit found millions of dollars in fraudulent child care services being paid in Minnesota nearly a decade ago The state was warned to do more including verifying attendance. Minnesota politicians didnt lear any lessons from that scandal but the fraudsters certainly did. https://www.startribune.com/dhs-inspector-general-placed-on-leave-after-state-audit-finds-fraud-in-minnesota-s-child-care-progra/507322212 https://www.startribune.com/dhs-inspector-general-placed-on-leave-after-state-audit-finds-fraud-in-minnesota-s-child-care-progra/507322212"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2016932566331265467)  2026-01-29T17:52Z 256.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Last month 23-year-old YouTube journalist @nickshirleyy went door-to-door to child care centers in Minneapolis revealing few or even no kids being cared for at many despite being paid millions of dollars to watch hundreds of children. The Quality Learing Center abruptly closed after Shirleys visit. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fI2YKUD6N3o https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fI2YKUD6N3o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2016932567908569557)  2026-01-29T17:52Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It was a close game butas promised Im honoring my bet with @SenRickScott after Navytook home the W at Americas Game.🏈 Make no mistake Ill always cheer for @Army Well get em this year #GoArmyBeatNavy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2017005435975586196)  2026-01-29T22:42Z 256.1K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Thank you @IAGovernor for your standing up for what is right. Antisemitism has no place in our Iowa schools On Holocaust Remembrance Day we mourn the lives of the [--] million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime. This day serves as a reminder of the dangers of antisemitism and the necessity of fighting this evil wherever it appears. Today I introduced a bill to codify my executive https://t.co/GOhquXOD0p On Holocaust Remembrance Day we mourn the lives of the [--] million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime. This day serves as a reminder of the dangers of antisemitism and the necessity of fighting this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2017274369030922319)  2026-01-30T16:31Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨SQUEAL REEL:Inthe era of DOGE crime no longer pays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019120463356768336)  2026-02-04T18:46Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Whether its growing as a leader or securing a scholarship to college sports open doors for young girls and we must protect the integrity of womens sports. I will always fight for every girls right to compete and win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019120992690561046)  2026-02-04T18:48Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It was great to meet with @IowaFarmBureau today to discuss Iowa biofuels the Farm Bill and strengthening our ag economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019139372550168724)  2026-02-04T20:01Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It was an honor to receive the Taxpayer Defender of the Month award from @NTU. I promised to make Washington squeal and Ive been hard at work exposing waste fraud and abuse. I look forward to delivering a new legislative package soon that will stop fraud BEFORE it happens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019183335612785027)  2026-02-04T22:56Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The murderous Iranian regime sows chaos oppresses its own people and chants death to America. President Trump is standing strong with the people of Iran and against Iran-backed terror"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019189540012134763)  2026-02-04T23:21Z 256.1K followers, 48.2K engagements


"🚨 A shocking $182 million taxpayer dollars was wasted by bureaucrats negotiating cushy perks FOR THEMSELVES rather than serving the American people just last year. Congress needs to pass my Protecting Taxpayers Wallets Act to crackdown on taxpayer-funded union time and get bureaucrats back to work Kudos to @skupor for the report Our latest @USOPM report shows that in FY2024 alone taxpayers funded over $180 million in federal collective bargaining expenses including salaries benefits arbitration fees and administrative costs. Our latest @USOPM report shows that in FY2024 alone taxpayers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019505117859627107)  2026-02-05T20:15Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Access to safe and effective crop protection tools are critical to Iowans work to feed the world I will continue fighting to make sure our farmers have access to scientifically-supported pesticides like Dicamba to grow our food supply safely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019547647598793057)  2026-02-05T23:04Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"While Washington prints money @PalmerLuckey is spot-on This is exactly why the Pentagon needs to pass a clean audit to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively to advance our national security. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/us-can-spend-billions-less-on-defense-says-anduril-industries-founder.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/us-can-spend-billions-less-on-defense-says-anduril-industries-founder.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019823901237473516)  2026-02-06T17:21Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Today we celebrate President Ronald Reagans birthday a leader whose vision for freedom and opportunity inspired communities across America including hardworking Iowans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019870888758505930)  2026-02-06T20:28Z 256.1K followers, [----] engagements


"President Trump is stopping the fraud Honored to join him as he signed the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act into law so taxpayers wont be RIPped off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021613262559715338)  2026-02-11T15:52Z 256.3K followers, 56.5K engagements


"Im proud to cosponsor theSAVE America Actso only Americans can vote in American elections its common sense Added Senator Ernst Were up to [--] Baby steps to SAVE America Added Senator Ernst Were up to [--] Baby steps to SAVE America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021642466412441740)  2026-02-11T17:48Z 256.3K followers, 121.1K engagements


"We owe Staff Sergeants Torres-Tovar and Howard a debt we can never repay. Im honored to lead this effort to rename two Iowa Veterans Affairs facilities after them to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten and that their legacy continues to live on. Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of National Guard soldiers killed in Syria https://t.co/CUH57xf0hw Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of National Guard soldiers killed in Syria https://t.co/CUH57xf0hw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021683011167629707)  2026-02-11T20:29Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨Does spending defense dollars on octopus hypnosis and monkey mind reading make our country safer It sounds bananas but apparently the Biden administration thought so but hid the cost to taxpayers. 🍌 🙈 My COST Act ends this monkey business by putting a public price tag on Pentagon research projects. Its time to enforce the law Did studies into "octopus hypnosis" "snail mucus" and doomscrolling drain funds needed for promising weapons like the M10 Booker the NLOS system (with the Precision Attack Missile) and XM25 Punisher @SenJoniErnst asks @SecWar. @DailyCaller Did studies into "octopus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021992279397781867)  2026-02-12T16:58Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🧵The Pentagon is the only federal agency that has never passed an audit. If were going to spend nearly as much on defense as the rest of the world combined we must be able to defend how every dollar is spent. Today Im declaring war on waste at the Pentagon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022043935666057442)  2026-02-12T20:23Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Along with @WhiteCoatWaste Im demanding an investigation to ensure complete compliance with the COST Act a law I authored that requires all Pentagon R&D projects to disclose the cost to taxpayers. We depend on our troops to win wars against foreign enemies and taxpayers are counting on us to win the war on Washington waste"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022043950593585294)  2026-02-12T20:23Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Im honored to receive Americas Fuel Award this year from @GrowthEnergy. Ive long worked to champion American biofuels like ethanol and will continue to push for nationwide year-round E15 to support our farmers and producers Growth Energy honored @SenJoniErnst with the distinguished Americas Fuel Award for her years of unwavering commitment to homegrown fuels. Sen Ernst has been one of the most effective biofuels champions in Congress & we thank her for her service #ELC2026 https://t.co/jsX4aDaf4K Growth Energy honored @SenJoniErnst with the distinguished Americas Fuel Award for her years of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022352842548498870)  2026-02-13T16:51Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"As the ayatollahs brutally cracked down on their own people the Trump administration stepped in to provide Iranians a lifeline to the outside world while the regime severed communications to suppress protests and conceal abuses leaving tens of millions offline and isolated. Thank you @POTUS for standing strong with the Iranian people against tyranny. Exclusive: The U.S. smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran to keep dissidents online after the regime's brutal crackdown on demonstrations https://t.co/Z22OztQb3K Exclusive: The U.S. smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022369312372072766)  2026-02-13T17:56Z 256.3K followers, 16.2K engagements


".@GovTimWalz clearly has not leared his lesson. We need to close loopholes before the Minnesota fraud ring has the chance to waste more tax dollars on its schemes. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/walz-proposes-10m-business-relief-package-republicans-cry-new-avenue-fraud-minnesota https://www.foxnews.com/politics/walz-proposes-10m-business-relief-package-republicans-cry-new-avenue-fraud-minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022380628029890839)  2026-02-13T18:41Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"President Trump saved taxpayers from a financial train wreck by canceling the billions of dollars going to Californias Crazy Train to Nowhere. California High-Speed Rail hit with new record-breaking delay bill as Gavin Newsom moves to bury records https://t.co/pMH1V4Ka7c https://t.co/SlmubJwv5b California High-Speed Rail hit with new record-breaking delay bill as Gavin Newsom moves to bury records https://t.co/pMH1V4Ka7c https://t.co/SlmubJwv5b"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022393822563700845)  2026-02-13T19:33Z 256.3K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Democrats are putting politics over the American people. Its shameful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1981462072547295562)  2025-10-23T20:45Z 256.3K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Thank you @Sec_Noem for your steadfast support to deliver justice for Sarah and the Root family JUSTICE FOR SARAH ROOT. The criminal illegal alien who stole Sarahs life was just convicted to [--] years. Nothing will bring her back but I am glad to see some justice for Sarahs family. I want to thank Homeland Security Investigations and our interagency law enforcement JUSTICE FOR SARAH ROOT. The criminal illegal alien who stole Sarahs life was just convicted to [--] years. Nothing will bring her back but I am glad to see some justice for Sarahs family. I want to thank Homeland Security"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2018737540514103754)  2026-02-03T17:25Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"These remarkable young women are showing what dedication looks like on the mat 💪 Im proud to celebrate womens sports that inspire the next generation of young girls. https://www.kcci.com/article/sports-iowa-high-school-wrestling-2026-girls-state-wrestling-tournament-brackets-qualifiers/70227090 https://www.kcci.com/article/sports-iowa-high-school-wrestling-2026-girls-state-wrestling-tournament-brackets-qualifiers/70227090"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019784141068267598)  2026-02-06T14:43Z 256.2K followers, [----] engagements


"For the THIRD year in a row @USMC passed its financial audit Our Marines are ensuring tax dollars are supporting our warfighters and not wasted. Now its time for the entire Pentagon to do the same. As the Pentagon struggles with financial accountability the Marine Corps has passed its third audit in a row. https://t.co/IEHheq23JV As the Pentagon struggles with financial accountability the Marine Corps has passed its third audit in a row. https://t.co/IEHheq23JV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021240508375290092)  2026-02-10T15:11Z 256.3K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Only American citizens should vote in American elections its common sense Dozens of major democracies all over the world require VOTER ID to vote in federal elections. Why not the United States PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT. https://t.co/UInSV3MKRH Dozens of major democracies all over the world require VOTER ID to vote in federal elections. Why not the United States PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT. https://t.co/UInSV3MKRH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021309081214963750)  2026-02-10T19:43Z 256.3K followers, 28.7K engagements


"RT @GrassleyPress: Sen. @ChuckGrassley is proud to join @SenJoniErnst and the entire Iowa congressional delegation in introducing legislati"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021732530815471709)  2026-02-11T23:46Z 256.3K followers, [--] engagements


"I am working paw in paw with the Trump administration @ElonMusk @VivekGRamaswamy and @DOGE to claw back tax dollars from the fat cats and get Americans feline good that Washington is finally starting to work for them again. #Caturday Sen. Joni Ernst Highlights Nine Examples Of Washington Waste In Caturday Campaign https://t.co/V7DlDDkUJt Sen. Joni Ernst Highlights Nine Examples Of Washington Waste In Caturday Campaign https://t.co/V7DlDDkUJt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1860440455902568901)  2024-11-23T21:49Z 256.3K followers, 412.6K engagements


"President Trump is already delivering a booming jobs report with strong wage growth JOBS REPORT: [------] jobs were added in March smashing expectations once again 🔥 https://t.co/UlFZmEUwwf JOBS REPORT: [------] jobs were added in March smashing expectations once again 🔥 https://t.co/UlFZmEUwwf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1908207792919347394)  2025-04-04T17:19Z 256.3K followers, 12.3K engagements


"President Trump is exactly right. With 10% of the federal budget lost to fraud we cant lose sight of the mission to SAVE Americans hard-earned tax dollars. .@POTUS: "The other thing we can't lose sight of is you probably have in Minnesota and it's worse in some places like California $19B in fraud and we're going to find out. We're very deep into that investigation. We're not going to forget that." https://t.co/fp60CNnNYP .@POTUS: "The other thing we can't lose sight of is you probably have in Minnesota and it's worse in some places like California $19B in fraud and we're going to find out."  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019146237065204050)  2026-02-04T20:29Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Now that we know the Minnesota fraud could total $9 billion Im working to claw back the money and stop the fraud in the first place. Americans hard-earned tax dollars shouldnt be wasted on these schemes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019455487347945847)  2026-02-05T16:58Z 256.3K followers, 32.8K engagements


"Ive long fought to promote renewable fuels that power rural communities strengthen American agriculture and help lower prices for consumers both at the pump and the grocery store. https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5719672-renewable-fuels-us-agriculture/ https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5719672-renewable-fuels-us-agriculture/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2019855974891417855)  2026-02-06T19:29Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"From overpriced soap dispensers to poorly stored equipment its no wonder the Pentagon is the only federal agency that has never passed an audit. Im giving the department the tools to achieve its goal of passing a clean audit by [----] with my RECEIPTS Act. We must assure both troops and taxpayers that the militarys growing budget is money well-spent. Read my full op-ed in @nypost 👇 Heres how to make sure our military gets maximum bang for the taxpayers buck https://t.co/XIQi8rM0qM https://t.co/RbYLmulHUa Heres how to make sure our military gets maximum bang for the taxpayers buck"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2021980286855082247)  2026-02-12T16:10Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The Air Force is paying sky-high prices for airplane parts including [--] times more than the market price for a soap dispenser. https://media.defense.gov/2024/Nov/06/2003579070/-1/-1/1/DODIG-2025-009%20SECURE.PDF https://media.defense.gov/2024/Nov/06/2003579070/-1/-1/1/DODIG-2025-009%20SECURE.PDF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022043940116214116)  2026-02-12T20:23Z 256.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Every misspent defense dollar comes at the price of protecting our own nation. We cannot afford to shortchange our troops while billions of dollars are being squandered. Thats why Im introducing the RECEIPTS Act to audit the Pentagon. https://www.ernst.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/receipts_act.pdf https://www.ernst.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/receipts_act.pdf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022043948496335042)  2026-02-12T20:23Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨The fraud in Minnesota is staggering and cannot be ignored. It is just the tip of the iceberg 10% of the federal budget is stolen from taxpayers every year. I am proud to have been chosen in the Senate to put a stop to this waste once and for all. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-fraud-faces-senate-showdown-thune-taps-ernst-lead-reforms-after-minnesota-scandal https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-fraud-faces-senate-showdown-thune-taps-ernst-lead-reforms-after-minnesota-scandal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2011451575060054435)  2026-01-14T14:53Z 256.3K followers, 30.9M engagements


"Im declaring war on waste. Lets audit the Pentagon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022028425507353011)  2026-02-12T19:21Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Exactly why I was proud to support Working Families and Tax Cuts Iowa families and small businesses should keep more of their hard-earned money. This tax season families and workers will see historic refunds and small businesses will see major savings thanks to @POTUS Working Families Tax Cuts. 🧵 https://t.co/5szflcyyFn This tax season families and workers will see historic refunds and small businesses will see major savings thanks to @POTUS Working Families Tax Cuts. 🧵 https://t.co/5szflcyyFn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022393589653967317)  2026-02-13T19:33Z 256.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Democrats are shamefully holding [-----] FEMA employees and [-----] TSA officers paychecks hostage for pure political purposes. Meanwhile Americans pay the price with delayed disaster response and longer airport lines. Senate Democrats have moved so far left that theyre using paychecks for the TSA and Coast Guard as leverage to stop enforcing immigration lawsand voters are taking note. Americans are tired of Democrats using servicemembers as a political tool. https://t.co/bLxKdyoTak Senate Democrats have moved so far left that theyre using paychecks for the TSA and Coast Guard as leverage to stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/2022416998542807451)  2026-02-13T21:06Z 256.3K followers, 22K engagements


"I see nothing wrong. They have the flag that matters go Clones Funniest thing I have seen in Dublin so far: this bar clearly searched "Iowa State flag" and "Kansas state flag" and ordered the first thing that popped up doing no other research https://t.co/AM9V86y8Yy Funniest thing I have seen in Dublin so far: this bar clearly searched "Iowa State flag" and "Kansas state flag" and ordered the first thing that popped up doing no other research https://t.co/AM9V86y8Yy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1958965355885293877)  2025-08-22T18:51Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa farmers and biofuel producers deserve certainty. Biden left SREs backlogged but Im glad to see the Trump admin cleaning up the mess. Ill continue working with @EPA to reallocate gallons and ensure biofuels drive Americas energy dominance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1959063116165390553)  2025-08-23T01:20Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Even the luck of the Irish cant save the cats. Go clones🌪 Gameday Across The Pond 🌪🍀 Cyclones Wildcats https://t.co/6a2XWRAFh8 🌪🚨🌪 https://t.co/jFBl3naBdY Gameday Across The Pond 🌪🍀 Cyclones Wildcats https://t.co/6a2XWRAFh8 🌪🚨🌪 https://t.co/jFBl3naBdY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1959287400913318120)  2025-08-23T16:11Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Roll Clones ❤💛🌪 Toughest Team Wins 🌪☘ https://t.co/zTwyvgTApT Toughest Team Wins 🌪☘ https://t.co/zTwyvgTApT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1959378593156338087)  2025-08-23T22:13Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"For far too long waste fraud abuse have run rampant in Washington while taxpayers are stuck with the bill. My crusade against waste has already racked up billions in savings this year and I am just getting started. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/08/22/joni-ernst-is-delivering-real-wins-for-taxpayers-and-shes-just-getting-started-n2662206 https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/08/22/joni-ernst-is-delivering-real-wins-for-taxpayers-and-shes-just-getting-started-n2662206"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960014432819671518)  2025-08-25T16:20Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


".@DeptVetAffairs subsidized federal employee union activity more than any other agency. Bravo @SecVetAffairs for ending the absurd practice of taxpayer-funded union time and using the dollars to serve veterans. This needs to be replicated across government VA redirects millions in wasteful union spending back to Veterans https://t.co/wwABRavCLG VA redirects millions in wasteful union spending back to Veterans https://t.co/wwABRavCLG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960046398583570689)  2025-08-25T18:27Z 251.8K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Is this heaven No it's Iowa. Reports: MLB returning to Iowa's Field of Dreams next year Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/EmnBd2nrRN Reports: MLB returning to Iowa's Field of Dreams next year Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/EmnBd2nrRN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960058374839480417)  2025-08-25T19:15Z 251.8K followers, 10.6K engagements


"The One Big Beautiful Bill delivered massive wins for small businesses. Congress must continue fighting for small businesses by passing my INNOVATE Act to expand opportunities for Iowa entrepreneurs stand up to China and support Americas warfighters. https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2025/08/delivering-for-small-businesses/ https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2025/08/delivering-for-small-businesses/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960072256018682240)  2025-08-25T20:10Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you @netanyahu for your steadfast support in bringing home all of the hostages. Israel will always have a friend in America.      .    -:       .    . I met today in my office in Jerusalem with https://t.co/9ZTPMKuR78     .    -:       .    . I met today in my office in Jerusalem with https://t.co/9ZTPMKuR78"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960084364081217865)  2025-08-25T20:58Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"God bless our Gold Star families Thank you President Trump for hosting them in the Oval Office and rightfully honoring our servicemembers who lost their lives in the Abbey Gate terrorist attack. God bless our Abbey Gate Gold Star families 🩶 There are some great souls that are looking down on you right now. -@POTUS https://t.co/ek06Dimydg God bless our Abbey Gate Gold Star families 🩶 There are some great souls that are looking down on you right now. -@POTUS https://t.co/ek06Dimydg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960350051294687384)  2025-08-26T14:34Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you to the Trump administration for answering my call to action and adding potash to the list of critical minerals. To protect our food supply and farmers I look forward to working with them to include another key component to fertilizer phosphate as well This draft List of Critical Minerals provides a clear science-based roadmap to reduce our dependence on foreign adversaries expand domestic production and unleash American innovation. https://t.co/mKYVqz2YHU This draft List of Critical Minerals provides a clear science-based roadmap to reduce our dependence on foreign adversaries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960729696775152007)  2025-08-27T15:42Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Cheapest gas in years. Thank you President Trump Labor Day gas prices to be cheapest in years https://t.co/ZOpkeO7F2S Labor Day gas prices to be cheapest in years https://t.co/ZOpkeO7F2S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960738925149909045)  2025-08-27T16:19Z 251.8K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Great to spend time with Iowa servicemembers at Al-Udeid Air Base. Our nation is forever grateful to these brave men and women who protect our freedoms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1960808687410536802)  2025-08-27T20:56Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Wasteful animal research seems to have nine lives in Washington but enough is enough. I commend the Navy for stopping harmful research on dogs and cats and Im proud to lead efforts to end this doggone waste at other federal agencies like the NIH as well. Trump makes major strides in shutting down taxpayer-funded animal testing https://t.co/h22zUsfecH https://t.co/WIayNoiLdH Trump makes major strides in shutting down taxpayer-funded animal testing https://t.co/h22zUsfecH https://t.co/WIayNoiLdH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1961076201616806257)  2025-08-28T14:39Z 251.8K followers, 13.9K engagements


"🚨I have uncovered thousands of bureaucrats stealing millions of dollars by receiving unemployment benefits while collecting their taxpayer-funded paychecks. If double dippers want to claim theyre unemployed lets make their wish come true. Sen. Joni Ernst wants audit of feds cashing in on fraudulent unemployment benefits after five took more than $400K https://t.co/URC4qqEa74 https://t.co/yzXcRJ7Kza Sen. Joni Ernst wants audit of feds cashing in on fraudulent unemployment benefits after five took more than $400K https://t.co/URC4qqEa74 https://t.co/yzXcRJ7Kza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1961109051674407011)  2025-08-28T16:50Z 251.8K followers, 489.6K engagements


"One of my first jobs was working the morning biscuit line at Hardees as a teenager. Some things have changed since then but I am still finding my way to Hardees for my job just this time in Erbil Iraq instead of Red Oak Iowa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1961129759909261335)  2025-08-28T18:12Z 251.8K followers, 16.8K engagements


"My message to Iowans:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1962923952193282085)  2025-09-02T17:01Z 251.5K followers, 1.2M engagements


"🚨Washington is SQUEALING 🚨 The days of bureaucrats working from home in their bubble bath are officially over Proud to have worked hand in hand with the Trump admin to get federal employees back in the office and serving the American people.🛁🫧 https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/03/federal-workers-flock-back-to-office-in-droves-after-trumps-order-respecting-taxpayers-who-pay-their-salaries/ https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/03/federal-workers-flock-back-to-office-in-droves-after-trumps-order-respecting-taxpayers-who-pay-their-salaries/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963305130821894151)  2025-09-03T18:16Z 251.8K followers, 14K engagements


"Proud to work with President Trump to drain the swamp and make Washington squeal Federal Workers Flock Back To Office In Droves After Trumps Order Respecting Taxpayers Who Pay Their Salaries https://t.co/Wh66LRywjv Federal Workers Flock Back To Office In Droves After Trumps Order Respecting Taxpayers Who Pay Their Salaries https://t.co/Wh66LRywjv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963651957748633870)  2025-09-04T17:14Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"No better place to celebrate Americas 250th birthday than the Iowa State Fair As the nation approaches a landmark milestone the Iowa State Fair is poised to play a part in the 250th anniversary of our Nations founding. From August [--] to [--] [----] get ready to show your Fair Spirit with a theme fit for a once-in-a-generation celebration. #FairSpirit https://t.co/SetzB7iJ7x As the nation approaches a landmark milestone the Iowa State Fair is poised to play a part in the 250th anniversary of our Nations founding. From August [--] to [--] [----] get ready to show your Fair Spirit with a theme fit for a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963691631426630099)  2025-09-04T19:52Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"President Trump is the ultimate dealmaker and is delivering for Iowa farmers. .@SecRollins says @POTUS is "literally realigning the world economy" to benefit American farmers. "These trade negotiations opening up the markets cutting deals. the Golden Age for our American farmers is around the corner." https://t.co/Rbg62JYz9H .@SecRollins says @POTUS is "literally realigning the world economy" to benefit American farmers. "These trade negotiations opening up the markets cutting deals. the Golden Age for our American farmers is around the corner." https://t.co/Rbg62JYz9H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963694171824308350)  2025-09-04T20:02Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Innovation is thriving in the heartland and @northerniowa is equipping students with the skills they need to excel in the workforce. Innovating for Iowa @SenJoniErnst applauded the many ways UNI is preparing students for careers in Iowas workforce on her recent visit to our Applied Engineering Building. https://t.co/Ogs5iTxwfY Innovating for Iowa @SenJoniErnst applauded the many ways UNI is preparing students for careers in Iowas workforce on her recent visit to our Applied Engineering Building. https://t.co/Ogs5iTxwfY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963704468110737855)  2025-09-04T20:43Z 251.7K followers, [----] engagements


"A year ago just 6% of telework-eligible bureaucrats were showing up to work. Now Washington is back in the office to serve the American people. Next up consolidating underutilized office space and selling off the unneeded and vacant buildings costing taxpayers billions Federal workers bowing to Trumps order to show up for work https://t.co/fFYpuWDWxT https://t.co/0AYCPGhRsd Federal workers bowing to Trumps order to show up for work https://t.co/fFYpuWDWxT https://t.co/0AYCPGhRsd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1963977570191311248)  2025-09-05T14:48Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Not only did I uncover thatthe IRS is filled with tax cheats but once again the deep state bureaucrats at the agency have been exposed for showing blatant political bias against Republicans. The cultural rot is deep. https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/03/irs-holly-paz-niki-wilkinson-tea-party-lois-lerner-charles-flint/ https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/03/irs-holly-paz-niki-wilkinson-tea-party-lois-lerner-charles-flint/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1964028136024166785)  2025-09-05T18:09Z 251.7K followers, [----] engagements


"During the Biden years Americans saw inflation soar. Now hardworking folks are seeing more money in their pockets and will soon reap the benefits of the largest tax cut in history. Americans' average hourly earnings grew again last month and are up 3.7% over last year: "Very solid." https://t.co/adAhxmBKEg Americans' average hourly earnings grew again last month and are up 3.7% over last year: "Very solid." https://t.co/adAhxmBKEg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1964028858597884072)  2025-09-05T18:12Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨SQUEAL REEL: The double dipping bureaucrats would have gotten away with it if it werent for those darn whiz kids at @DOGE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1964066959479255248)  2025-09-05T20:43Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Cyhawk game is for all the marbles in Iowa Too bad it wont be close Roll Clones For the state 🎙@NoelJaylin13 https://t.co/2XUNS09xDi For the state 🎙@NoelJaylin13 https://t.co/2XUNS09xDi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1964328425663164628)  2025-09-06T14:02Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Im a proud graduate of @IowaStateU Go Clones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1964365882991243543)  2025-09-06T16:31Z 251.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Proud to work with President Trump to get bureaucrats back to work Next we need to sell off underutilized D.C. buildings with my FOR SALE Act and save taxpayers billions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965105985967849552)  2025-09-08T17:32Z 251.7K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Every year Im honored to nominate eligible Iowa students for our U.S. service academies. https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-to-host-service-academy-open-house https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-to-host-service-academy-open-house"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965109972314062967)  2025-09-08T17:48Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Goodbye 👋 Congress needs to pass my BE GONE Act to support President Trump and deport every illegal immigrant with a sexual assault conviction including the more than [-----] Biden failed to remove. 🚨 ICE arrests convicted sex offender Wilson Tindi in Minnesota. Tindi a Kenyan national landed multiple taxpayer-funded positions in Minnesota state agencies including the Minnesota Department of Education. https://t.co/r0g9ZanQXb 🚨 ICE arrests convicted sex offender Wilson Tindi in Minnesota. Tindi a Kenyan national landed multiple taxpayer-funded positions in Minnesota state agencies including"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965120281216999494)  2025-09-08T18:29Z 251.6K followers, 25.1K engagements


"I will not allow radical liberals in California to ban our bacon in Iowa Congress needs to strike down California's disastrous Prop [--] through my Food Security and Farm Protection Act to protect family farms and lower food costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965168389539893563)  2025-09-08T21:40Z 251.5K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Loopholes and a lack of consistent foreign due diligence standards are allowing China to reap the benefits of billions of dollarsin taxpayer-funded technology. I am working with the Pentagon to ensure we unleash the Golden Age in America not subsidize research in Beijing.👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965424725456515374)  2025-09-09T14:39Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Are you an Iowa high school student interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy Join me on September [--] to learn more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965791813463376157)  2025-09-10T14:57Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"President Trump is making Americans safer and saving lives. If it had been done years ago Sarah Root Laken Riley and Katie Abraham might still be alive today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965819279456326059)  2025-09-10T16:46Z 251.6K followers, 11.2K engagements


"I have long fought to root out waste fraud and abuse in the federal government. I look forward to working with our next @SBAOIG to hold COVID fraudsters accountable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965861603964023017)  2025-09-10T19:35Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The true cost of college should not be a mystery. I am introducing bipartisan legislation to give students a cheat sheet to reveal the true cost of college tuition BEFORE they take out loans. 👇 https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3800585/bipartisan-senators-introduce-bill-transparency-student-loans/ https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3800585/bipartisan-senators-introduce-bill-transparency-student-loans/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1965867400756396264)  2025-09-10T19:58Z 251.5K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Charlie Kirk inspired a generation. Even in this tragedy his words will continue to live on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1966161444447367553)  2025-09-11T15:26Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Join me in praying for the men and women at the U.S Naval Academy and our first responders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1966280367675158712)  2025-09-11T23:19Z 251.6K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Its always a privilege to welcome Iowans to our nations capital. Was glad to have folks representing the National Day of Prayer @IowaADA and @SiouxCenterIA bringing Iowa voices and values all the way to Washington"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1966540632333205689)  2025-09-12T16:33Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Taxpayers should never foot the bill for bureaucrats to swipe away at casinos night clubs and bars. It is long past time to DECLINE these absurd payments and ensure that when federal employees stop working their taxpayer-funded credit cards do too. ✂ 💳 🐷 New Ernst bill would deactivate govt-issued credit cards for employees who dont exist https://t.co/rfKqHIzuxS https://t.co/fLDQPfoC6n New Ernst bill would deactivate govt-issued credit cards for employees who dont exist https://t.co/rfKqHIzuxS https://t.co/fLDQPfoC6n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1966554469455340028)  2025-09-12T17:28Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨SQUEAL REEL: Time to cut the card 💳✂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1966594293860040965)  2025-09-12T20:06Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Iran is the common thread behind Middle East conflict. Just like President Trump did with the Abraham Accords he continues to work to bring the Middle East together united against the threat of Iran"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1967633907723190387)  2025-09-15T16:57Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Another horrific example of why making Sarah's Law the law of the land was needed to protect American lives. Now any illegal immigrant who causes harm to an American citizen will be detained by ICE instead of being released back into the community. On January [--] [----] ICE released an illegal immigrant who had earlier been charged with 1) grand theft auto; 2) carjacking; 3) assault; 4) child abuse and more. Last week he got into an argument picked up a machete and beheaded his boss. He obviously should have been On January [--] [----] ICE released an illegal immigrant who had earlier been charged"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1967705190397784275)  2025-09-15T21:40Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Congratulations to Iowa's own Larry Wajda for being recognized by @SBAgov as a State Star for his tireless efforts to fight for small businesses As the regional director for the Northwest Iowa SBDC his commitment to Iowas small business community is unmatched"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1968038119065932031)  2025-09-16T19:43Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Fundingtransgender appsinstead of game-changing innovation is exactly whythe status quo of the SBIR-STTR programs is unacceptable. My INNOVATE Act eliminates DEI to restore the core mission of these critical programs - supporting America's warfighters. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/17/exclusive-sen-joni-ernst-moves-to-stop-funding-transgender-apps-other-woke-nonsense-from-key-defense-tech-program/ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/17/exclusive-sen-joni-ernst-moves-to-stop-funding-transgender-apps-other-woke-nonsense-from-key-defense-tech-program/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1968425921196478522)  2025-09-17T21:24Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Millions of dollars designed to boost America's national security have been hijacked for woke nonsense including transgender apps. Im working to end that now my INNOVATE Act would eliminate all DEI in the SBIR-STTR programs. https://www.newsmax.com/politics/joni-ernst-dei-woke/2025/09/17/id/1226805/ https://www.newsmax.com/politics/joni-ernst-dei-woke/2025/09/17/id/1226805/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1968716910184325335)  2025-09-18T16:41Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Great to host Iowa manufacturer Karl Swanson @SmallBizCmteGOP hearing yesterday. He discussed how my Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act will ignite growth for small manufacturers across the country. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/qc-businessman-testifies-in-dc-on-sba-loan-program-increase/#/questions/5662210 https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/qc-businessman-testifies-in-dc-on-sba-loan-program-increase/#/questions/5662210"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1968732563905601552)  2025-09-18T17:43Z 251.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Tomorrow is the day Students from across Iowa are invited to join me in Johnston to learn more about attending our nations military academies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969041477314441515)  2025-09-19T14:10Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨War on waste update.🚨 My Transparency in Contract Pricing Act will expose potential price gouging at the Pentagon to help eliminate wasteful spending and increase efficiency. https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/boeing-parts-costs-push-senators-to-target-defense-price-gouging https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/boeing-parts-costs-push-senators-to-target-defense-price-gouging"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969090429049057477)  2025-09-19T17:25Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Schumer's shutdown threat shows he bows to the far left instead of serving hardworking Americans. While Republicans are working to keep the government open for the people Democrats are obstructing to prevent us from eliminating waste. Government inefficiency at its finest folks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969112613545288141)  2025-09-19T18:53Z 251.4K followers, 15.4K engagements


"The CCP will stop at nothing to infiltrate the U.S. Thank you @RepBrianBabin for investigating this espionage so we can put an end to it My INNOVATE Act would close loopholes to safeguard our research from China. https://science.house.gov/2025/9/sst-leaders-express-security-concerns-over-foreign-theft-of-critical-cancer-research https://science.house.gov/2025/9/sst-leaders-express-security-concerns-over-foreign-theft-of-critical-cancer-research"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969129309479534905)  2025-09-19T19:59Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Washington is always a better place when Iowans are in town"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969154171069747640)  2025-09-19T21:38Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Thanks to all those who came out to my Service Academy Open House Meeting excellent students interested in serving our nation is always an honor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1969832301509947431)  2025-09-21T18:33Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"God Bless @MrsErikaKirk In the face of heartbreak Charlies strong message lives on. Charlie we all thank you. God Bless Charlie Kirk. God Bless @MrsErikaKirk. God Bless the United States of America. ❤ https://t.co/Su8XcdnIfK Charlie we all thank you. God Bless Charlie Kirk. God Bless @MrsErikaKirk. God Bless the United States of America. ❤ https://t.co/Su8XcdnIfK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1970200044491174180)  2025-09-22T18:54Z 251.5K followers, [----] engagements


"While hardworking Americans work double shifts to make ends meet bureaucrats are double dipping holding two jobs on the taxpayers dime without doing either. Im exposing these double-dealing bureaucrats so the American people are not stuck footing the bill New bill would crack down on bureaucrats working more than [--] government gig at same time https://t.co/WRNAxPcJ7A https://t.co/WdPiI0InFu New bill would crack down on bureaucrats working more than [--] government gig at same time https://t.co/WRNAxPcJ7A https://t.co/WdPiI0InFu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1970583934900834465)  2025-09-23T20:19Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"If Democrats continue to double down on their Schumer shutdown they must know their true impact on the American people and our economy. Im demanding answers.👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1970895092673368348)  2025-09-24T16:56Z 251.4K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Great getting out on the range at @CRSS_Johnston Im committed to protecting our 2A rights and working to pass my FIREARM Act to protect law-abiding gun dealers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1971001346775216176)  2025-09-24T23:58Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"It was a great afternoon for a tour of ADMs Cedar Rapids plant. From the field to the finished product ADM helps Iowa farmers feed and fuel the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1971042857206284717)  2025-09-25T02:43Z 251.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A government shutdown benefits no one. While Republicans work to keep the government openforthe people Democrats are obstructing to prevent us from eliminating waste. If Democrats continue to double down on their Schumer shutdown they must know the true cost of their actions. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-blasts-schumer-dems-forcing-shutdown-while-demanding-price-tag-report https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-blasts-schumer-dems-forcing-shutdown-while-demanding-price-tag-report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1971296008052277373)  2025-09-25T19:29Z 251.4K followers, 20K engagements


"Since [----] Dutchmans Store has been a staple of southeast Iowa. I presented their team with my Small Business of the Week award to honor their commitment to Iowa values. These folks represent the entrepreneurial spirit of rural America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1971645416463913405)  2025-09-26T18:37Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive never slowed down from my promise to make Washington squeal My partnership with DOGE has delivered greater savings for taxpayers and made government more efficient for Iowans. This week on The Dynamist: @SenJoniErnst on her decade-long crusade against government waste and how DOGE finally gave her work the spotlight it deserved: https://t.co/bbIoNcknHq This week on The Dynamist: @SenJoniErnst on her decade-long crusade against government waste and how DOGE finally gave her work the spotlight it deserved: https://t.co/bbIoNcknHq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1971674139129008295)  2025-09-26T20:32Z 251.4K followers, 18K engagements


"It was great to tourAscentra Credit UnioninBettendorf and hear directly from local leaders about how we can support hardworking Iowans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1972041748848513320)  2025-09-27T20:52Z 253K followers, [----] engagements


"Today on National VFW Day we honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans of foreign wars. Thank you for your service"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1972790007367872947)  2025-09-29T22:26Z 251.4K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨🧵Im naming Senator Chuck Schumer the NON-ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for [----] for his silly government shutdown shenanigans. The cost of Schumers shutdown just landed on my desk 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973115203341656416)  2025-09-30T19:58Z 253.2K followers, 29.3K engagements


"It will cost taxpayers $400 million EVERY DAY the Schumer Shutdown continues to pay non-essential bureaucrats for not working"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973115210866254090)  2025-09-30T19:58Z 251.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Do-nothing politicians like Senator Schumer will keep getting paid during the shutdown but active-duty military will work without pay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973115220009820190)  2025-09-30T19:58Z 251.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The private-sector and small businesses will never recover all of the income they lost as a result of the Schumer Shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973115229702623452)  2025-09-30T19:58Z 251.8K followers, [----] engagements


"After whining about @DOGE making government more efficient and less costly the Democrat leader is forcing the furlough of federal employees and the closing of government offices for the foreseeable future which is why Senator Schumer is THE non-essential government employee of 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973115324951089309)  2025-09-30T19:58Z 251.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Welcome to day one of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats' political games could cost taxpayers $400 million PER DAY to pay non-essential federal workers NOT TO WORK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973421745727217733)  2025-10-01T16:16Z 252.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The Schumer Shutdown won't stop me from serving Iowans. My offices will remain open and if youneed help with federal agencies my team is available to help.👇 https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973473954850546158)  2025-10-01T19:43Z 251.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Democrats are putting Americans last in the Schumer Shutdown. Your tax dollars should NEVER fund healthcare for illegal immigrants. IMAGE 1: Straight from Democrat proposal IMAGE 2: OBBB Table of Contents (Title VII Subsection B repealed in Democrat proposal) IMAGE 3: Actual text of OBBB section ending health care for illegals (repealed in Democrat proposal) https://t.co/xeLXQeL0VU IMAGE 1: Straight from Democrat proposal IMAGE 2: OBBB Table of Contents (Title VII Subsection B repealed in Democrat proposal) IMAGE 3: Actual text of OBBB section ending health care for illegals (repealed in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973500765839978832)  2025-10-01T21:30Z 251.9K followers, 122.5K engagements


"In the age-old debate between the chicken or the egg one thing is certain: eggs don't come from plants. TheConsistent Egg Labels Actensuresthat deceptive imitation products aren't mislabeled as realhealthyeggs produced by Iowa farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973523391979332079)  2025-10-01T23:00Z 251.9K followers, [----] engagements


"It's a politics of idiocy" @SenSchumer on shutting down the government. I figured my colleague from New York might need a little extra coffee this morning to explain this flip flop so I got him a mug. P.S. - coffee doesn't pair well with a raw burger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1973778063239569515)  2025-10-02T15:52Z 253.2K followers, 27.8K engagements


"On National Manufacturing Day join me in honoring the hardworking men and women on the assembly line building America's future. Theyre the reason Im working topass my Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act to make "Made in America" the norm instead of the exception"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1974134169547812910)  2025-10-03T15:27Z 252K followers, [----] engagements


"Welcome to day three of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats' shenanigans mean taxpayers will be on the hook for another $400 million today to pay [------] non-essential bureaucrats NOT to WORK. Bringing the total three-day cost to $1.2 billion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1974145601601405244)  2025-10-03T16:12Z 253.1K followers, 21.6K engagements


"This is who Democrats shut down the government to fight for taxpayer-funded healthcare for.👇 ICE arrests illegal immigrant armed with knife crack pipe in Houston parking lot https://t.co/JMp68SfKvw ICE arrests illegal immigrant armed with knife crack pipe in Houston parking lot https://t.co/JMp68SfKvw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1974202523486691708)  2025-10-03T19:58Z 252K followers, 11.1K engagements


"There were [-----] illegal aliens with sexual assault convictions in our country under Joe Biden. Democrats have shut down the government hurting American families veterans and workers to fight for dangerous criminals healthcare. Democrat Shutdown Hurts Families Veterans Workers Across the Country https://t.co/K31AN9auNw Democrat Shutdown Hurts Families Veterans Workers Across the Country https://t.co/K31AN9auNw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1974210377207497209)  2025-10-03T20:30Z 253.2K followers, 14.4K engagements


"President Trump is committed to peace in the Middle East After Iran-backed Hamas took American hostages and killed over [--] of our citizens on October [--] President Trumps leadership is bringing Hamas to the table. Now Hamas must release every hostage and end this war NOW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1974226367400091699)  2025-10-03T21:33Z 253.2K followers, 30.5K engagements


"It is day six of the Schumer Shutdown. For the fourth straight work day taxpayers will foot the $400 million bill to pay [------] "non-essential" bureaucrats to sit at home and NOT WORK. Bringing the total cost of Democrats' shenanigans to $1.6 billion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975232300653916239)  2025-10-06T16:10Z 253.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Our American heroes are never forgotten. I was humbled to serve as a flag recipient at The Final Salute in Waukee to honor the unclaimed remains of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975263975131824343)  2025-10-06T18:16Z 253.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Schumers Shutdown has provided a golden opportunity to slash waste fraudand abuse in DC. I have compiled a comprehensive list of more than $2 trillion of commonsense nonessentialgovernment expenditures that should be put on the chopping block.👇 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ernst-demands-2t-federal-cuts-urges-trump-team-make-dc-squeal-amid-shutdown-fight https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ernst-demands-2t-federal-cuts-urges-trump-team-make-dc-squeal-amid-shutdown-fight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975272812576448725)  2025-10-06T18:51Z 253.1K followers, 89.9K engagements


"On the second anniversary of the horrific Oct. [--] attacks by Iran-backed Hamas join me in remembering the victims of this barbaric act of terrorism including Americans. The attack was designed to sow chaos in the region but President Trump's leadership is paving a way to peace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975578167461949888)  2025-10-07T15:05Z 253.1K followers, 15.6K engagements


"On the solemn two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attacks that killed dozens of Americans I was honored to lead my colleagues in condemning Iran-backed Hamas horrific attack that took American lives. Senators mark two-year anniversary of Oct. [--] attack with resolution condemning Hamas https://t.co/53P7g9Tw9x https://t.co/gHMYfPFQtn Senators mark two-year anniversary of Oct. [--] attack with resolution condemning Hamas https://t.co/53P7g9Tw9x https://t.co/gHMYfPFQtn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975603701336129964)  2025-10-07T16:46Z 253.2K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Sixth-generation Iowan David Barker led the fight on the Iowa Board of Regents to undo restrictive COVID-19 mandates on students and has a proven track record as a successful entrepreneur. Proud to vote and confirm him today to serve as Assistant Secretary of Post Secondary Education"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975703971189723445)  2025-10-07T23:25Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Most secure border in history. Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level since 1970: Most secure border in American history https://t.co/LsH158tItf https://t.co/H1WebDXDkr Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level since 1970: Most secure border in American history https://t.co/LsH158tItf https://t.co/H1WebDXDkr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1975971201584632177)  2025-10-08T17:07Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"President Trump is the peace president Finally the living nightmare the hostages have been forced to endure will end and Americans Itay and Omer can be laid to rest. I look forward to working with our partners towards continued peace and prosperity in the Middle East 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/14iLLYKxVY 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/14iLLYKxVY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976062324269289646)  2025-10-08T23:09Z 253.2K followers, 14.3K engagements


"President Trump is bringing peace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976342989875343711)  2025-10-09T17:44Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"$2.8 billion. That is how much taxpayers will pay [------] "non-essential" bureaucrats in backpay for NOT WORKING during the Schumer Shutdown. Tomorrow the cost goes up an additional $400 million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976387818558795900)  2025-10-09T20:42Z 253.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Selfish Schumer says every day of HIS shutdown gets better for Democrats. You know who the Schumer Shutdown gets worse for ➡Servicemembers at risk of missing a paycheck ➡Understaffed rural airports in Iowa ➡Taxpayers paying $400 million/day for bureaucrats to NOT WORK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976399030633767405)  2025-10-09T21:27Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A new dawn in the Middle East that could not have happened without the leadership of President Donald J. Trump Gazans join Israelis in chanting Trumps name over cease-fire: Nobel Prize to Trump https://t.co/142AeugCCY https://t.co/qSpMu1xuPM Gazans join Israelis in chanting Trumps name over cease-fire: Nobel Prize to Trump https://t.co/142AeugCCY https://t.co/qSpMu1xuPM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976669519897858305)  2025-10-10T15:21Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Hundreds of thousands of your tax dollars should not be wasted on mascots like @HUDgov's "Franklin the Fair Housing Fox" or @USFWS' "Puddles the Blue Goose." Lets fur-lough these furballs forever. Outrageous cost of costumed government MASCOTS revealed as lawmaker urges Trump to ax 'do-nothing' federal workers https://t.co/aGXv2xOcDM Outrageous cost of costumed government MASCOTS revealed as lawmaker urges Trump to ax 'do-nothing' federal workers https://t.co/aGXv2xOcDM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976696306270978204)  2025-10-10T17:08Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"First Schumer said every day of the shutdown gets better now Democrats are admitting they could care less unless passenger planes crash. Its crystal clear that this is a game for Democrats and they don't care about the harm they are inflicting on hardworking Iowans. 🚨Wow. Democrats are now saying that unless planes are falling out of the sky because of air traffic controller staffing shortages they will not end their government shutdown. One of the most disgusting statements Ive ever read. https://t.co/UqSs2euioP 🚨Wow. Democrats are now saying that unless planes are falling out of the sky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1976709513093997039)  2025-10-10T18:00Z 253.1K followers, 18.7K engagements


"Happy National Farmers Day to the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world I will always fight for our Iowa farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1977517534883541444)  2025-10-12T23:31Z 253.1K followers, 89.1K engagements


"Charlie Kirk inspired a generation of young conservative leaders across America and his impact is only growing. You could disagree with him. In fact he invited you to. This is his legacy. Free minds and free speech. .@POTUS: "Today we're here to honor and remember a fearless warrior for liberty beloved leader who galvanized the next generation like nobody I've ever seen before and an American Patriot of the deepest conviction. the late great Charlie Kirk." 🙏 https://t.co/07O4j2fGg3 .@POTUS: "Today we're here to honor and remember a fearless warrior for liberty beloved leader who galvanized"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1978202095082774586)  2025-10-14T20:51Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"After [---] days President Trump delivered the remaining living hostages from Iran-backed Hamas and reunited them with their families and loved ones. This is what American leadership looks like. I will keep fighting until every remaining hostage including Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen is returned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/1978471201618939974)  2025-10-15T14:41Z 253.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Honored to speak with folks at the Iowa Veterans Welcome Center in Cedar Rapids #99CountyTour http://t.co/qSox5GiDdm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/586589986541174784)  2015-04-10T18:02Z 170.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Just texted Governor @nikkihaley to wish her good luck tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/686991394066546695)  2016-01-12T19:21Z 170.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Did you know that Iowa is the number one pork producer in the country #NationalAgWeek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/710844887617425408)  2016-03-18T15:06Z 170.1K followers, [--] engagements


"I am so grateful for Tims service to our country. (2/2) http://time.com/4406540/senator-tim-scott-speech-transcript/ http://time.com/4406540/senator-tim-scott-speech-transcript/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SenJoniErnst/status/753713559205478400)  2016-07-14T22:11Z 170.1K followers, [--] engagements

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