Joni Ernst hammered by colleague on MSNBC over flip-flopping …
Ernst initially indicated she wasn't supportive of Hegseth and immediately faced a barrage of attacks from the MAGA world. Billionaire Elon Musk also threatened Republicans that if they …
Why Joni Ernst Is Caving on Hegseth Confirmation - New York Magazine
Dec 10, 2024 · Joni Ernst’s reversal on Pete Hegseth shows the GOP Senate won’t check Trump. At first the Iowa senator seemed skeptical, but after a few threats from MAGA-land, she’s …
Joni Ernst faces MAGA onslaught for not backing Pete Hegseth
Dec 6, 2024 · Ernst, a former Army National Guard member and a retired lieutenant colonel who has made combating sexual harassment in the military a focus of her time on Capitol Hill,...
'MAGA nation is watching': Joni Ernst's vote for Hegseth ... - Yahoo
Jan 17, 2025 · U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves a meeting with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) at the U.S. Capitol on December 4, …
Ernst, Under MAGA Pressure, Signals Backing for Hegseth’s …
Dec 9, 2024 · Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, signaled on Monday that she would not oppose Pete Hegseth’s bid for defense secretary, hinting at a turnabout after days of hectoring …
MAGA activists call for Kari Lake to primary Joni Ernst over …
Dec 5, 2024 · MAGA activists threaten to primary US Sen. Joni Ernst over her hesitation in backing controversial Trump pick Pete Hegseth. And they’re looking at the Iowa roots of a …
For Trump’s allies, RINO-hunting season is in full swing
Dec 11, 2024 · Following her initial hesitance toward Pete Hegseth, Trump’s embattled Defense Secretary pick, Sen. Joni Ernst came in for a raft of criticism from Republicans in her home …
Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans …
Dec 12, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst is facing an aggressive pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump’s allies, complete with threats of primary challengers.
Sen. Joni Ernst's re-election looms as she weighs Pete Hegseth's …
Dec 13, 2024 · Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faces some intraparty unrest in her home state, Iowa, as she weighs whether to support President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, …
Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth
Jan 15, 2025 · Joni Ernst rushes away from reporters in Capitol, refusing to answer questions about Pete Hegseth. ... MAGA and BTC united on Friday to celebrate what Trump’s crypto …