Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley has recently used his social media platform to address issues ranging from whistleblower protection within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to healthcare concerns in rural Iowa, as well as agricultural updates.

On August 19, 2025, Grassley called for accountability regarding retaliation against CBP whistleblowers. He stated, "Im calling on Customs& Border Protection to hold ALL whistleblower retaliators accountable incl 2 bureaucrats who retaliated against 3 CBP whistleblowers I helped reinstate this yr CBP must investigate & ensure retaliators face justice".

Later that day, Grassley shared insights from a visit to Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa. He posted, "Tour/Q&A Buchanan County Health Center in Independence 23ppl issues: Big Beautiful Bill Act Medicaid rural hospital fund 340b PBM reform Medicare etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/BNfMZLa0B4", highlighting ongoing discussions about legislation affecting Medicaid, Medicare, and pharmaceutical benefit management reforms relevant to rural hospitals.

On August 21, 2025, Grassley turned his attention to agriculture with an update on corn pollination. He wrote, "Weeks ago I told of white silk was pollination Brown silk corn pollinated. A thread of silk runs to each kernel. This ear is not done filling out. When there is a dent a top of kernel then growth is complete. I show that in 2 wks #cornwatch https://t.co/uZDwkN13BF".

Chuck Grassley serves as the senior U.S. Senator from Iowa and is known for his regular engagement with constituents through social media and town hall meetings across all counties in the state.