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Joni Ernst's Sarcastic 'Apology' for Medicaid Cuts Response Sparks Fury
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After the tense exchange at the town event, Senator Ernst posted an apology on her Instagram account, which some said made matters "worse."
While seeming to be apologetic at the start the video, saying she wanted to "apologize for a statement that I made yesterday at my town hall," she then continued: "I made an incorrect assumption that everyone in the auditorium understood that yes we are all going to perish from this earth."
The sarcasm of her apology ramped up even higher as she added: "I'm really, really glad I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well."
In the background of the video, which has since widely circulated on X, she appears to be walking through a cemetery as what look like gravestones can be seen scattered behind her on the grass.
After she shared the video, the internet exploded with comments responding to the senator's statement.
The race to the bottom unleashed by Trump and his elevation of scum.
"Mad"not "ad."
It's "The Emperor's Clothes," but with thieving and cruelty tossed in for darkness.