GOP senators responding to Trump allies' primary threats
4 days ago · Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, John Cornyn of Texas and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina could face primary challenges, some motivated by their stances on the president's nominees and policies ... South Carolina's Lindsey Graham, a Trump confidant, has long been targeted by the far right in ...
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump
4 days ago · Joni Ernst, Iowa. Ernst prompted criticism from the right after she initially stopped short of endorsing Hegseth, who was confirmed by the Senate on Friday. Ernst voted “yes.”
Sources: Joni Ernst Is Waging 'Aggressive' Jihad Against Hegseth
Dec 4, 2024 · Another source added that the Republican senator dispatched Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., over the weekend to nag Trump to ditch Hegseth and replace him by nominating Ernst.
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' …
4 days ago · Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, listens at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee ...
Lindsey Graham Attacked by MAGA Over Pete Hegseth Comments
Dec 5, 2024 · Conservative radio host Dan Bongino and staunch Trump supporter also criticized Graham, as well as Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, during a Wednesday episode of his show. Ernst is...
Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth …
Jan 15, 2025 · Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced their intentions to support Hegseth in the confirmation process. Previously, both had expressed slight hesitations in supporting...
GOP senators feel weight of Trump’s loyalty test on nominees
Dec 10, 2024 · Sens. Joni Ernst (Iowa) and Lindsey Graham (S.C.), two Republican senators who came under withering criticism last week for raising doubts about Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of...
'I Will Be Supporting Pete': Joni Ernst Backs Hegseth Confirmation
Jan 15, 2025 · Following a widespread conservative pressure campaign, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, revealed on Tuesday evening that she will be voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump’s...
GOP Senators Trying To Torpedo Pete Hegseth Get Named And
Dec 7, 2024 · Fox News hosts Mark Levin and Tammy Bruce have publicly criticized Republican Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, accusing them of obstructing Pete Hegseth’s...
Sen. Joni Ernst is not a 'yes' on Trump's pick Pete Hegseth - New …
Dec 5, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst admitted Thursday that she was not ready to vote “yes” on Defense Secretary-designee Pete Hegseth — in a setback for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick, who is facing a...