Des Moines Sun

Chuck Grassley, a prominent political figure, shared updates and personal anecdotes on social media recently. His tweets highlighted both his legislative achievements and interactions with notable media personalities.

On July 2, 2025, Grassley announced the results of the HRSA OPTN governing board elections. He expressed satisfaction that two Iowans were selected for leadership roles. This development follows the passage of his bipartisan Securing OPTN Act of 2023, which marked the first major update to the U.S. organ transplant system in four decades. Grassley stated "Results of HRSA OPTN governing board elections r in Gr8 tht 2 Iowans were chosen for leadership roles after my bipart Securing OPTN Act of 2023 brought first updates to the US organ transplant system in 40 yrs Iowans r positive changemakers".

The following day, July 3, Grassley welcomed Steve Doocy from Fox & Friends to his farm for a "morning walk." He shared this encounter on social media with a post stating "Welcomed Steve Doocy frm Fox & Friends to my farm for a “morning walk” https://t.co/C6Yxo7wXFM".

Later that day, Grassley tweeted about his wife Barbara's interaction with Steve Doocy. She expressed her enjoyment of watching Peter Doocy on television. The tweet read "Barbara Grassley had a chance to tell Steve Doocy how much she likes watching the other Doocy on TV -PETER".

The HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) oversees various health-related programs in the United States, including those related to organ transplants. The Securing OPTN Act was introduced by Chuck Grassley as part of efforts to improve governance and efficiency within this critical sector.