DES MOINES - Donald Trump won’t take office for another month, yet Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has already been ousted from leadership and is being attacked by her Republican colleagues.

Ernst is allegedly threatening to block the nomination of Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth.

It’s caused a number of Republicans to weigh in on the issue, including Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird who recently told Breitbart: “What we’re witnessing in Washington right now is a Deep State attempt to undermine the will of the people.”

Iowan Bob Vander Plaats, who is the President and CEO of The Family Leader, posted: “Undermining his nomination is to be in denial of America’s clear voice in the November 5 election.”

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk and MAGA Republican and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway, who have a combined 5 million followers on X, have attacked Ernst for her views on who should serve in the military.

Others are calling Ernst “spineless” and “worse than a RINO.”  Even country music star John Rich has misgivings about Ernst, asking if there are any Republicans in Iowa who want to primary her in 2026.

It’s shaping up to be a tough few years for Ernst.