Senator Chuck Grassley, a senior Republican representing Iowa, posted several tweets on December 11, 2025, highlighting notable Iowans and recent political developments. His posts covered topics ranging from tributes to public figures to commentary on the Senate’s confirmation of U.S. Attorneys.
In his first tweet, Grassley recognized Governor Branstad for a significant honor: “he joins an esteemed group of Iowans incl President Herbert Hoover to Norman Borlaug and Grant Wood, who’ve helped make our state the best place to call home Barbara +I congratulate Gov Branstad on his well-deserved award and thank him for his friendship/decades of service” (December 11, 2025).
Grassley then noted Governor Branstad’s historical achievement in public office: “In 2017 Gov Branstad became the longest serving governor in US history beating Gov George Clinton of NY’s yrs of service #realhistorychannel” (December 11, 2025).
The senator also addressed Senate activity related to federal appointments: “Despite worst Democrat interference in history the Senate is on pace to confirm as many of Pres Trump’s U.S. Attorneys this year as were confirmed in 1st yr of Pres Biden’s term #realhistorychannel
36 reported out of Judic Cmte & 31 WILL B CONFIRMED THIS YR” (December 11, 2025).
Governor Terry Branstad has played a prominent role in Iowa politics for decades. In May 2017, he set a national record by becoming the longest-serving governor in United States history after surpassing New York Governor George Clinton’s tenure. The list of distinguished Iowans mentioned by Grassley includes President Herbert Hoover, Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug, and artist Grant Wood—each known for their lasting contributions at both state and national levels.
Grassley’s remarks about the confirmation process refer to ongoing partisan tensions over judicial and executive branch appointments in the U.S. Senate. He claims that despite what he describes as “Democrat interference,” the chamber is moving forward with confirmations at a rate comparable to previous administrations’ first years.
