Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., performed the Heimlich maneuver on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa who was choking on food.The incident happened on Thursday during a Senate lunch, a source told Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 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.