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Joni Ernst

US Congress Twitter/X
#154
X Rank
14,053
Benchmarker Score
62
Posts
8,347
Likes
2,853
Comments
135
Avg Likes
46
Avg Comments
11,200
Total Engagement
181
Engagement Rate
21.7
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255,075 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

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20 posts

As we approach Tax Day, folks are seeing an 11% increase in their tax refunds because of the Working Families Tax Cuts.

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tax Reform Income Tax Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Our adversaries will take any avenue to undermine the U.S. That’s why I sounded the alarm that TP-Link and other Chinese-made routers and internet-connected devices could be used to spy on America...

Science, Technology & Digital Cybersecurity Data Privacy China Russia Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Businesses like Iowa-based Sukup Manufacturing are exactly why I voted to help pass the Working Families Tax Cuts last summer. When companies have more money to invest in their employees and oper...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tax Reform Small Business Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Fraudsters are on notice. Our small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and every dollar needs to be going to a legitimate business – not to another “Learing” Center. While @JDVance l...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Small Business Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Welcome home to our brave @IowaNatGuard heroes. God bless our servicemen and women!

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Millions of taxpayer dollars meant to house homeless people and fight fentanyl overdoses were instead spent on fancy houses, private jets, and even breast implants. LA officials didn’t even notice...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Homelessness Fentanyl HUD Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Agreed @RepVinceFong! Let’s bring this boondoggle to a squealing halt. I’ve long called to take this train wreck off the taxpayers’ dime — that’s why I’m leading the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act.

Legislative & Congressional Activity Federal Budget Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Iowa is the place to be! 📍 Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines are all ranked in the top 100 places to live in the U.S. https://t.co/6d39xhm9KM

District & State Issues N/A Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Because Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, folks are seeing the highest refunds in four years!

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tax Reform Income Tax Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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God bless our great United States military and the brave servicemembers who brought our fellow American home. Thankful for a commander in chief who will not leave an American behind.

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Yes! E15 saves folks money at the pump. I will keep working to deliver permanent, year-round E15 so hardworking Iowans can keep more of their paycheck.

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Oil & Gas Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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The high-speed rail project is now almost $100 billion over budget. It was supposed to be completed years ago, but not a single rail has been laid yet. It’s time to bring this financial train wrec...

Transportation & Infrastructure Rail & Amtrak Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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These boondoggles are off the tracks, and it’s past time to bring them to a squealing halt!  That starts with passing my Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, so taxpayers know if projects are $1 billion...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Fraudsters are on notice. Stealing over $50 million carries consequences under this administration. Thank you @JDVance for putting taxpayers first.

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Organized Crime Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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🚨$35 MILLION in fraudulent California Medicare claims exposed by @nypost and cut off by @DrOzCMS. We need stronger oversight and real consequences to stop fraud before it happens.

Healthcare & Social Programs Medicare Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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As co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, I’m proud to join @SenTedBuddNC to work to unite our partners against Iran-backed terror. https://t.co/AuaHwF4Uy9

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Counter-Terrorism Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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E15 is delivering real savings at the pump! After saving Iowa families over $60 million just last year, we should make E15 available nationwide and year-round to make energy prices more affordable...

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Oil & Gas Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Welcome home to these incredible men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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🚨 A government official just pled guilty to stealing COVID-era funds meant for our most vulnerable. Kudos to @HUDOIG and @TheJusticeDept for their work to hold fraudsters accountable. This COVID ...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Stimulus HUD Small Business Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Thank you @SecRollins! This is the type of commonsense move I’ve been pushing for with my SWAMP Act. Now, @ForestService folks will be closer to the forests and grasslands they manage, strengtheni...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Conservation Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#154

Content Categories

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 10
District & State Issues 8
Legislative & Congressional Activity 7
Culture, Media & Sports 6
Defense & National Security 5

Topics & Themes

Federal Budget Small Business Farm Bill Sports & Olympics Government Shutdown Clean Energy Oil & Gas China Cybersecurity Armed Forces Tax Reform Political Strategy Stimulus Wages & Pay Counter-Terrorism HUD Income Tax Conservation Higher Education Endorsements

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
56
Joni: 65 ↑
Likes
61,770
Joni: 8,726 ↓
Comments
6,462
Joni: 3,068 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
Joni: 134.3 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Joni: 47.2 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Joni: 14,862 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Joni: 21.7 ↑
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Joni: 199 ↓
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