Instant Alert: Donald Trump meets with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst amid VP speculation

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Donald Trump meets with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst amid VP speculation by on Jul 4, 2016, 4:56 PM Advertisement If Donald Trump and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst discussed making her his running mate in a weekend meeting, mum's the word. The senator released a statement afterward saying they had a good talk and discussed concerns she's hearing from Iowans about the direction of the country as she tours her state. Neither Ernst nor Trump mentioned his vice presidential search publicly. Ernst says in her statement: "Iowans are frustrated by the current direction of our country - and we simply cannot afford to continue these failed policies under Hillary Clinton." Trump tweeted before the meeting that Ernst has done a great job as a senator. The presumptive Republican nominee also spent time over the weekend with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. He's considered another running-mate prospect.   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011