Iowa City – Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa says she turned down Donald Trump’s request to run as his vice president in 2016 because of family concerns.
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Ernst made the claim in an affidavit in a divorce proceeding that was first reported by Cityview, a Des Moines alternative newspaper.
The filing was made in October but unsealed this month after Ernst and her former husband, Gail Ernst, settled their previously contentious divorce.
Ernst wrote that after Trump interviewed her in July 2016 to be his running mate, “I turned Candidate Trump down, knowing it wasn’t the right thing for me or my family.” She says it was a sacrifice she made for her husband, who wasn’t fond of her political career.
Ernst has indicated she’ll run for a second six-year Senate term in 2020.
The White House and Trump campaign didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
The mention of her ex husband’s name Gail reminds me of the Johnny Cash song A boy named Sue.
A shame we couldn’t break the glass ceiling and elect the first female VP. Thankfully pence is great too.
Perfect!
M.R. Pence — Indiana
Joni Ernst — Iowa
Same thing. Both live in “I” fly-over states.
Joni — castrated hogs
M.R. — nothing left to castrate
After this administration, Republicans untouched by Donald Trump will have a real advantage.