Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, representing Iowa, posted a series of tweets on September 2 and 3, 2025, addressing both his appreciation for a colleague and ongoing legislative actions.

On September 2, Grassley praised fellow Senator Joni Ernst for her historic achievements, stating, "I love serving the ppl of Iowa w Joni Ernst She made history as the Senate’s first female combat veteran +Iowa’s first woman elected to Congress #realhistorychannel I'm honored to call her a friend" (posted September 2, 2025).

Later that day, he highlighted concerns regarding Meta's alleged practices affecting minors. In his tweet dated September 2, Grassley wrote, "Sens Blackburn/Hawley and I r following up on concerning evidence Meta allegedly targeted teens’ emotional state and failed to comply w child safety laws We sent a ltr to Zuckerberg demanding answers".

On September 3, Grassley addressed Senate procedural issues related to judicial appointments. He stated in his post: "I just went to Senate floor requesting confirmation for 10 US Atty nominees incl an Iowa atty ALL were favorably reported out of cmte but Dems continue unprecedented obstruction on the floor My priority is safety of American ppl That priority shld b shared by ALL 100 senators" (September 3, 2025).

Grassley's comments reflect ongoing debates in Congress regarding technology companies' responsibilities toward minors and continued partisan disputes over federal nominations. The senator has been vocal about government oversight of large technology firms and has participated in bipartisan efforts examining their impact on youth safety. His remarks about Senate confirmations also align with recent patterns where judicial nominations have become increasingly contentious between parties.