U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst posted a sarcastic apology video following a viral moment when she told a town hall audience member that "we all are going to die" in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst posted a sarcastic apology video following a viral moment when she told a town hall audience member that "we all are going to die" in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst posted a sarcastic apology video following a viral moment when she told a town hall audience member that "we all are going to die" in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts.

WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst doubles down on 'We all are going to die' quip with sarcastic response KCCI did reach out to the senator's team and is waiting to hear back. Ernst is up for reelection in 2026.

Senator Joni Ernst responded to criticism of potential Medicaid cuts by saying "we all are going to die." Ernst later doubled down with a sarcastic apology video filmed in a graveyard.

Sen. Joni Ernst's comment, "we are all going to die," to a question about Medicaid changes under the new bill has sparked controversy. The proposed bill would require nondisabled Medicaid ...

Sen. Joni Ernst's comment that "we all are going to die" to a town hall attendee criticizing proposed changes to Medicaid has attracted attention.

Iowa’s Republican senator says gutting Medicaid is no worry because “we all are going to die.” Voters seem to disagree. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) arrives for a Senate Armed Services ...

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the incumbent as she faces reelection next year. Ernst drew the ire of ...

Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst defended Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” telling constituents, "Well, we're all going to die" during a town hall on Friday.

Ernst’s ‘we all are going to die’ quip underscores GOP’s Medicaid challenge. The senator’s sarcasm-tinged response to controversy complicates Republican efforts to downplay their bill ...

MORE: 'We all are going to die': Republican Sen. Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at town hall. On Saturday, Ernst posted a sarcastic "apology" for her comments in what appeared to be a cemetery, ...