Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, a prominent political figure, recently shared her views on various issues through a series of tweets. Her posts reflect her stance on immigration policies, economic reforms targeting wealth distribution, and support for former President Donald Trump.

On June 18, 2025, Joni Ernst highlighted changes in immigration statistics under different administrations. She stated that the number of illegal immigrants released into America was over 62,000 in May 2024 but dropped to zero by May 2025. She attributed this change to what she termed as "the Trump effect."

Later that day, Ernst announced a collaborative effort with Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania to address economic inequalities. In her tweet at 19:33 UTC, she expressed enthusiasm about working together to end what she described as "freebies for free-loading fat cats." The initiative aims to stop unemployment benefits for individuals earning a million dollars or more annually. She emphasized that "hardworking Americans and small businesses shouldn’t be forced to subsidize the lifestyles of the idle rich."

In another post made at 20:32 UTC on the same day, Ernst reiterated her support for Donald Trump's policies by stating succinctly that "President Trump is intent on protecting America!" This statement underscores her alignment with Trump's approach to national security and governance.

Senator John Fetterman is known for his progressive stance on economic issues and has previously advocated for measures addressing income inequality.