Republican nominee Donald Trump is spending part of his Independence Day holiday with freshman Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa.
Trump tweeted about it earlier today.
I look forward to meeting @joniernst today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2016
Trump also met with two other lawmakers reported to be on his veep shortlist, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton.
It looks like Joni has one important fan in her corner.
Matt Drudge tweeted this out moments today.
— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) July 4, 2016