GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson Met with Boos at Iowa Town Hall
- On May 28, 2025, GOP Representative Ashley Hinson encountered boos, jeers, and shouted protests from attendees while speaking at a community meeting held in Decorah, Iowa.
- The crowd’s hostility arose from Hinson’s support for President Trump’s agenda, including her recent vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill extending tax cuts and increasing military and border spending.
- Attendees voiced strong objections to Trump receiving an extravagant Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar valued at $400 million, accused him of corruption, and frequently labeled Hinson a "fraud" while shouting "No" during the event.
- Hinson defended her positions by saying Americans rejected the status quo, expressing concerns about open borders and inflation, and declaring the president is “fighting for you and fighting for me.”
- The event highlights rising tensions at GOP town halls, signaling voter dissatisfaction that could challenge Republican lawmakers and affect upcoming elections.
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Congresswoman Hinson says she'll continue town hall meetings to keep constituents informed - Radio Iowa
Some members of the audience booed or jeered Congresswoman Ashley Hinson during her town hall meeting in Elkader Wednesday when she talked about the administration’s Big Beautiful Bill. Hinson, a Republican from Marion who represents the second district, says it’s part of her job to hold the town halls.” I am continuing with my commitment […]
Iowans Boo Ashley Hinson As She Defends Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Tax Breaks to Billionaires
Des Moines Register: “The crowd erupted with anger over [Hinson’s] support for the GOP tax bill.” Ashley Hinson, call your office! In case you missed it, Hinson had a brutal day yesterday as she was forced to face her constituents for the first time since casting the deciding vote to pass the GOP tax scam. Hinson “stood by her decision to vote for Medicaid cuts,” while Iowans were loud and clear (quite literally, with “loud boos from the crowd”…
Ashley Hinson stands behind Trump in face of rowdy town halls
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) stood by President Trump and the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” Wednesday as she faced down raucous crowds and pointed questions from constituents at two town hall events in her district. The town halls in Elkader and Decorah were the first large in-person forums the Iowa congress member has held since the…
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