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Joni Ernst's Sarcastic Apology for 'We Are All Going to Die' Comment

New York PostJune 1, 20251 min53,207 views
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Sarcastic Apology for Town Hall Remark

  • 🎤 Senator Joni Ernst issues a sarcastic apology for a statement made at a recent town hall.
  • ⚠️ The remark followed a heckler's cry of "People are going to die!" in response to a question about Medicaid provisions.
  • 💬 Ernst responded by stating, "People are not — well, we are all going to die," an observation she now apologizes for, humorously adding that she's glad the tooth fairy wasn't part of the discussion.

Religious and Medicaid Discussion

  • 🙏 For those seeking "eternal and everlasting life," Ernst encourages embracing Jesus Christ.
  • 📊 She clarifies that 1.4 million individuals deemed "illegals" are not eligible for Medicaid benefits and will be removed.
  • 🗣️ The transcript reiterates the controversial statement, "So we people are not well we all are going to die," met with applause.
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