‘The View’ blasts Ernst for Medicaid remark: ‘These comments could haunt her in 2026’ – Washington Examiner
In a recent episode of *The View*, the show’s hosts criticized Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) for her controversial comments regarding Medicaid cuts during a town hall meeting. When confronted by a constituent who claimed that cuts could lead to people’s deaths, Ernst responded, “Well, we’re all going to die.” This remark went viral,further exacerbated by Ernst’s follow-up video filmed at a cemetery,where she reiterated her comments in a seemingly flippant manner. The co-hosts of *The view* expressed their disapproval, warning viewers that such remarks could negatively impact her political career, especially wiht her reelection coming up in 2026. Whoopi Goldberg and other hosts urged Iowans to rethink their support for Ernst, pointing out her lack of empathy and suggesting that her comments could have serious repercussions for her future in politics.
‘The View’ blasts Ernst for Medicaid remark: ‘These comments could haunt her in 2026’
The hosts of The View took Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to task during Monday’s episode over the senator’s town hall exchange about Medicaid cuts that turned into a viral controversy.
Ernst sparked outrage during a recent town hall when she was confronted by a constituent who said that “people will die” if Medicaid is slashed. Ernst replied, “Well, we’re all going to die.”
The remark was amplified further by a follow-up video Ernst filmed from a cemetery.
In a now-viral Instagram video, Ernst attempted to clarify — or double down — on her comments, saying, “We are all going to perish from this earth. So, I apologize and I’m really, really glad that I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy, as well.”
The View dedicated a segment to tearing into Ernst.
“Rethink bringing her back if she’s representing you,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said flatly to Iowa voters.
Ernst’s current Senate term is set to end in 2027, which co-host Sara Haines noted.
“She’s up for reelection in 2026, so take note,” Haines warned viewers. “She’s bending the knee to the wrong boss. The lack of empathy, the callousness — it’s already painful to hear the policy, but to deliver it this way, and then go film a creepy video in a cemetery? That’s a double dose of stupidity.”
Co-host Ana Navarro quipped that Ernst’s political career could echo the cemetery theme. She additionally offered a brief and rare compliment for Ernst, praising her willingness to host a town hall: “At least she faced her constituents.”
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Navarro then quickly turned critical, warning: “These comments could come back to haunt her, and the people in Iowa could put her political career in the grave — since she enjoys going to cemeteries so much.”
Goldberg summed it up with a familiar call to action: “If you’re unhappy, vote. That’s the only way this changes.”
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