U.S. Senator Joni Ernst posted a series of tweets on March 25 and 26, 2026, highlighting the sale of unused federal government properties and celebrating an upcoming sports event.
On March 25, Ernst wrote about her longstanding advocacy for selling off surplus federal buildings: “For years, I’ve been calling on Washington to sell off unneeded and unused properties that are continuing to cost millions to maintain. Finally, @USGSA Administrator Forst and @POTUS are ending this waste. Today’s sale puts taxpayers first and takes over $700 million off our” (posted March 25, 2026).
Later that day, she announced a specific property sale: “I’ve been working to put Washington’s empty government buildings up FOR SALE. Now @USGSA’s Regional Office Building in D.C. is officially SOLD. That’s millions saved for taxpayers!” (posted March 25, 2026).
The following day, Ernst shifted focus with a message about Iowa sports: “It’s ON! Hawkeyes are going to dominate the court tonight. P.S. Iowa has better corn. “ (posted March 26, 2026).
Ernst serves as U.S. Senator representing Iowa and is noted for her work on fiscal responsibility in Congress as well as her committee assignments in the Senate. She made history as the first woman from Iowa elected to federal office and the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate (official website). In addition to her legislative efforts around budgetary matters, she served over two decades in the Iowa Army National Guard and held command during Operation Iraqi Freedom (official website). Her background also includes growing up on a family farm in Montgomery County, Iowa (official website) and academic achievements at Iowa State University and Columbus State University (official website). Her office provides assistance to Iowans dealing with federal agencies such as Social Security or veterans’ benefits.
