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WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst posts “apology” after backlash over town hall remarks

After receiving national attention for telling constituents concerned about Medicaid cuts “we all are going to die,” Sen. Joni Ernst doubled down on her remarks in an “apology” video posted to Instagram.


After receiving national attention for telling constituents concerned about Medicaid cuts “we all are going to die,” Sen. Joni Ernst doubled down on her remarks in an “apology” video posted to Instagram.

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