US EditionGOP lawmakers confronted by constituents angry with Trump-Musk cuts: Report
- Constituents are contacting GOP lawmakers about concerns regarding cuts related to Trump and Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, as reported by Daniel Keylin, senior adviser to Sen. Thom Tillis.
- The Senate is experiencing a high call volume of 1,600 calls per minute, leading to issues with voicemail capacity, according to a notice from the Senate sergeant at arms.
- Protests have occurred outside several lawmakers' offices, as constituents express fears regarding Musk's control of government data, as stated by a protester outside a representative's office.
- Senator Thom Tillis's office reported a surge in calls from constituents regarding Trump and Musk's initiatives, which peaked at 1,600 calls per minute, causing service disruptions.
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