Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley shared several updates on his social media account in mid-September 2025, addressing personal meetings, organ procurement oversight, and trade negotiations.

On September 17, Grassley posted about a recent meeting with acquaintances: "Enjoyed seeing my friends Melodee & Max Baucus".

The following day, Grassley commented on federal action regarding Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), specifically referencing long-standing issues at a Miami-based OPO. He wrote on September 18: "For yrs Ive dug into misconduct at Organ Procurement Orgs/OPOs incl 1 in Miami Now CMS is decertifying that OPO due to noncompliance+quality concerns After DECADES of mismanagement US organ transplant system is finally seeing accountability thx 2 Grassley-Wyden law & Trump admin". The senator credited the implementation of the Grassley-Wyden law and actions taken during the Trump administration for bringing increased accountability to the U.S. organ transplant system after what he described as decades of mismanagement.

Later that day, Grassley addressed economic concerns related to international trade and employment at a major agricultural manufacturer. In his post dated September 18, he stated: "important 2finish trade negotiations & keep delivering trade WINS We need certainty to help stop layoffs like those at John Deere". This comment comes amid ongoing challenges facing American manufacturers and highlights the connection between stable trade policies and job security within companies such as John Deere.

Chuck Grassley serves as a U.S. Senator from Iowa and has been involved in legislative efforts surrounding healthcare oversight and economic policy. His mention of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decertifying an OPO aligns with broader government scrutiny over the performance of organizations responsible for managing organ transplants in the United States. Over recent years, bipartisan efforts—including legislation sponsored by Grassley—have sought to improve transparency and accountability among these organizations.

Trade negotiations remain central to U.S. economic policy discussions, particularly concerning their impact on domestic industries like agriculture equipment manufacturing—a sector significant to Iowa's economy.