Sioux City Times

Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa, published a series of posts on July 30, 2025, highlighting concerns over government spending and immigration enforcement. In her tweets, Ernst announced the release of a new report targeting what she describes as costly federal projects and called for legislative action on immigration.

In a post at 13:53 UTC, Ernst stated: "The wait is over! Today, I am releasing my report exposing more billion dollar boondoggles like the California Crazy Train. We need to bring these pork projects to a squealing halt and save taxpayer dollars!"

Later that day at 15:36 UTC, she addressed immigration policy: "15,000 illegal aliens with sexual assault convictions were freely roaming our country under Joe Biden. Congress must pass my BE GONE Act to make Trump’s zero-tolerance policy permanent and ensure EVERY sexual predator is deported."

At 17:55 UTC on July 30, Ernst reiterated her focus on federal spending oversight by referencing collaboration with another official: "My groundbreaking report exposes a bunch of boondoggles that are more than $160 billion over budget. I’m teaming up with @SecDuffy to bring them to a squealing halt and claw back the unspent money in a future rescissions package."

Ernst's mention of the "California Crazy Train" refers to California's high-speed rail project which has faced significant cost overruns and delays since its inception. The project has become emblematic among critics who argue against large-scale infrastructure initiatives plagued by management challenges and escalating budgets.

Her call for passage of the BE GONE Act aligns with ongoing debates about U.S. immigration enforcement policies. The legislation aims to codify stricter removal measures for non-citizens convicted of certain crimes—a continuation of policies pursued during previous administrations.

These statements reflect Senator Ernst's broader legislative priorities focused on reducing federal expenditures and tightening immigration controls.