BENSON BYTE: Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Reacts to I.C.E.-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis
BENSON BYTE: Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Reacts to I.C.E.-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis  
Podcast: Guy Benson Show
Published On: Wed Jan 07 2026
Description: Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the US Senate and author of DAUGHTER OF THE HEARTLAND: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined the Guy Benson Show today and reacted to the chaos in the wake of a deadly I.C.E.-involved shooting in Minneapolis today. While Sen. Ernst did not make a judgement call on the shooting, she did back I.C.E. officers, saying that I.C.E. are the "good guys" and that violent incidents would not occur if they were allowed to carry out their lawful orders. Sen. Ernst and Benson also discuss  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices