Town hall draws more than 1,000 Oregonians amid rising concerns about Trump administration
- More than 1,000 Oregonians attended U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter's town hall at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon, on March 1, 2025, reflecting rising concerns about the Trump administration.
- Attendees expressed concern about potential government shutdowns, with Erika von Kampen stating, "If the government shuts down, all of us are harmed," highlighting widespread anxiety about political actions.
- Dexter acknowledged constituents' desire for a stronger stance, receiving thousands of calls urging more decisive action against the Trump administration's policies.
- Dexter mentioned that she is working with Republicans but noted that "it's not an easy sell" while emphasizing that Democrats are litigating against Trump's policies.
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At Gresham town hall, Rep. Dexter addresses Democrats' response to Trump amid voter calls to ‘fight back’
It was a raucous crowd at Centennial High School where U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter was hosting her first solo, in-person town hall since being elected to Congress.
Wyden to hold ‘Open-to-all Town Hall’ for Oregonians on Tuesday during Trump speech - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Questions may be submitted in advance of Facebook live event Rogue Valley Times staff report U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will co-host a live online town hall Tuesday night, March 4, with People’s Town Hall during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. “In this unprecedented time in American history, my top priority is making sure Oregonians from every corner of our state can keep weighing in directly with me,” Wyden said in …
Another filled town hall: Maxine Dexter in Gresham
GRESHAM, Ore. (KOIN) -- The recent spate of packed town halls in Oregon and elsewhere continued Saturday as freshman US Rep. Maxine Dexter spoke with an overflow crowd at Centennial High School in Gresham on Saturday afternoon. Dexter, who introduced the "Stop Musk Act" in early February, heard many concerns from those gathered at the town hall about Elon Musk, the billionaire who currently has President Trump's ear and is overseeing DOGE, the D…
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