During a town hall meeting, Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was confronted by an increasingly hostile crowd expressing their disapproval of her support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Attendees raised concerns about cuts to vital safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP, accusing the senator of overlooking the potential consequences for those in need. Ernst defended the legislation, arguing that it would primarily affect people ineligible for benefits, which did little to assuage the crowd's anger. The tough atmosphere underscored the growing pushback against the GOP's tax-cutting agenda that favors the wealthy while threatening essential assistance programs.
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced shouts and boos from constituents during a town hall as she defended her support for President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Ernst argued that cuts to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP were necessary because the people affected were ineligible for benefits.
In response to a crowd member's assertion that 'People are going to die,' Ernst remarked, 'Well, we all are going to die,' provoking further disapproval.
The GOP budget package aims to provide tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing funding for social programs, facing increasing resistance in the Senate.
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