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Vice President JD Vance said last week that cuts to Medicaid are “immaterial.” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) dismissed concern about Medicaid by telling a townhall that “we’re all going to die.” ...

Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, responded to questions about Medicaid cuts included in during a townhall event held Friday, May 30, 2025.

Joni Ernst speaks about Medicaid cuts at town hall Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, responded to questions about Medicaid cuts included in during a townhall event held Friday, May 30, 2025.