Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, representing Iowa, shared updates on social media regarding recent political developments and his ongoing engagement with constituents. In a post dated August 5, 2025, Grassley addressed concerns about the so-called "Russiagate" scandal and transparency in government investigations. The following day, he detailed discussions held with both farmers and law enforcement officials during his #99countymeetings tour across Iowa.

On August 5, 2025, Grassley posted: "Americans deserve accountability on Russiagate scandal after seeing Clinton+Durham annexes I released The media+ Obama/Biden DOJ/FBI covered up the truth for 10 YRS The American ppl r hungry for answers In that same decade public trust in media plummeted 2 NO ONE’S SURPRISE". Grassley has previously advocated for increased oversight of federal investigations and has publicly released documents related to these matters.

Continuing his outreach efforts, Grassley participated in Q&A sessions with various community groups. On August 6, 2025, he reported: "Q&A w farmers in Scott County 52ppl issues: trade farm bill Ukraine SNAP thx for tax bill renewable fuels thx for leadership on 45z foreign feedstocks etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/H9876nZwRm". This meeting addressed topics such as agricultural policy, international trade, support programs like SNAP, and renewable energy incentives.

Later the same day, Grassley engaged with law enforcement representatives in Dewitt. He wrote: "Q&A w law enforcement in Dewitt 22ppl issues: fentanyl DOJ grants victim services mental health recissions Judic Cmte etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/pCTcJBXbx5". Issues discussed included the fentanyl crisis, Department of Justice grants, victim support services, mental health resources, and judiciary committee matters.

Grassley's regular county meetings are part of his longstanding tradition to visit all counties in Iowa annually to hear directly from constituents. His calls for accountability regarding government investigations have been a consistent theme throughout his career in the U.S. Senate.