Sen Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst

Paul performed the Heimlich maneuver on Ernst during a Thursday Senate lunch

Published November 30, 2023 2:40pm EST | Updated November 30, 2023 3:01pm EST

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., performed the Heimlich maneuver on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who was choking on food.

The incident happened Thursday during a Senate lunch, a source told Fox News Digital.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., performed the Heimlich maneuver on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, because she was choking on food. (Getty)

"Can’t help but choke on the woke policies Dems are forcing down our throats. Thanks, Dr. @RandPaul!" Enrst later posted on X.

Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.