Political Quotes

Joni Ernst: I am not opposed to that. That is a president's prerogative.

On the recordJanuary 13, 2024
I am not opposed to that. That is a president's prerogative.
Said by
Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Senator Ernst discusses the potential for pardoning those convicted for January 6th, stating it is within the president's rights.

Share

More from Joni Ernst

Aug 27, 2026

I am proud to introduce this commonsense legislation to strengthen our national security, close this vulnerability, and help ensure our critical military equipment remains protected from hostile foreign adversaries.

ernst.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

Henningsen’s Meat Processing has been a cut above the rest for nearly five decades, carrying on a proud family tradition of serving up high-quality, locally sourced meat to southwest Iowa.

ernst.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Now, Congress must pass my anti-fraud package to protect taxpayers.

ernst.senate.gov
Aug 27, 2026

No foreign adversary—especially one as hostile as Communist China—should have access to information about sensitive military shipments or activities at some of our nation’s highest-security facilities.

ernst.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation