Sen Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst

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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.