Senator Ernst faces criticism over grim health care remarks
TL;DR
Senator Joni Ernst faced criticism after making a controversial comment during a town hall about Medicaid and healthcare, prompting her to post a sarcastic apology on Instagram, clarifying her statement and addressing concerns about the proposed healthcare bill's impact on vulnerable populations.
- Senator Ernst apologizes for "we are all going to die" comment KGAN
- Sen. Ernst doubles down on bleak response to Medicaid grilling NPR
- US budget chief calls fears that cuts to benefits will lead to deaths ‘totally ridiculous’ The Guardian
- Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die' The Des Moines Register
- People know 'they're going to die': Democrat hits GOP senator over viral town hall exchange USA Today
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