Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley posted a series of tweets on October 10, 2025, addressing national security, the ongoing government shutdown, and concerns about federal investigations into members of Congress.

In his first post on October 10, 2025, Grassley stated, "Fed govt number 1 responsibility is natl security I voted 2 pass annual defense bill/NDAA in the Senate 2 keep America safe Bill also supports Iowa’s military installations like Rock Island Arsenal & provides $$ to fully modernize 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City". Grassley, who represents Iowa in the U.S. Senate, emphasized his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and highlighted its benefits for local military facilities.

Later that day, Grassley commented on the status of the federal government shutdown, posting "2day is day 10 of the Schumer Shutdown" on October 10, 2025. The phrase "Schumer Shutdown" refers to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, whom Grassley attributes responsibility for the ongoing budget impasse.

In a subsequent tweet posted on October 10, 2025, Grassley raised concerns about federal law enforcement activities: "If Jack Smith/Biden FBI cld snoop on Members of Cong imagine what they cld do to U We need an EXPLANATION +Congress has constitutional duty 2investigate this potential abuse of power I sent formal request w Sen Johnson&colleagues demanding DOJ/FBI release all relevant records". In this message, Grassley called for transparency from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding their actions involving members of Congress and referenced a formal request made with Senator Ron Johnson and other colleagues for relevant records.

Grassley's remarks come as Congress debates funding measures to end a prolonged government shutdown and considers issues related to executive branch oversight. The NDAA, which he references in his first tweet, is an annual piece of legislation that sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense and related activities. Grassley's focus on Iowa's military installations reflects his ongoing advocacy for defense-related investments in his home state.