Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa, posted a series of tweets on August 5, 2025, addressing federal workforce management, immigration policy, and an upcoming event for entrepreneurs.

In her first tweet at 17:04 UTC, Ernst stated: "After I exposed bureaucrats were not showing up to work, President Trump took action to return them to the office. Next up - downsizing underutilized federal buildings costing taxpayers billions." This comment refers to ongoing debates about the efficiency of federal operations and government property management.

Later that day at 17:55 UTC, she addressed immigration enforcement policies: "President Trump continues to clean up Joe Biden's mess after he allowed 15,000 illegal immigrants with sexual assault convictions in America. To make sure this work continues, Congress must pass my BE GONE Act to deport EVERY sexual predator." The BE GONE Act is legislation introduced by Ernst aimed at expediting the removal of non-citizens convicted of sexual offenses.

At 19:37 UTC on the same day, Ernst promoted an event for local business owners: "My third annual Entrepreneur Expo is just a week away! Make sure to secure your spot and learn to how to grow your small business and compete for federal contracts! I look forward to seeing you in Ames!" The Entrepreneur Expo is an initiative by Ernst designed to support small businesses in Iowa by providing resources and guidance on obtaining federal contracts.

The discussion about downsizing federal buildings comes amid longstanding concerns over government real estate costs and efforts by various administrations to reduce unnecessary spending on underused properties. Meanwhile, debates around immigration enforcement have intensified in recent years, with legislative proposals such as the BE GONE Act reflecting partisan divides over border security and public safety measures. Senator Ernst has also consistently advocated for small business development in Iowa through events like her annual expo.