Voters boo Nebraska Republican over Musk, Ukraine, Trump tariffs during raucous town hall
- Two lawmakers, Mike Flood and Glenn Ivey, faced angry crowds during town halls, discussing issues like President Trump and Elon Musk's cost-cutting project.
- Flood urged attendees to 'remain calm' as they protested proposed federal cuts, chanting 'tax the rich.'
- Ivey faced backlash when constituents expressed frustration over his responses regarding the Democratic Party's minority status and 2026 projections.
- Local leader Kevin Gibbs stated that 'unpopular policy deserves scrutiny,' indicating a strong demand for accountability in governance.
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GOP Rep. Goes Viral For His Response To Crowd Chanting 'Tax The Rich' At Town Hall
Nebraska Republican Representative Mike Flood was criticized following his incredulous response to a crowd that chanted "Tax the rich!" during a town hall meeting.The Columbus High School auditorium hosted the town hall on Tuesday evening, drawing "nearly 380" attendees, according to local network KETV Omaha. The event was lively, with Flood facing both sharp criticism over Trump administration policies and some appreciation for showing up in pe…


Acknowledging the emotion of the current moment
On Saturday, March 15, state treasurer Mike Pieciak, front, right, held a Town Hall about anxieties over changes in the federal government under the Trump administration. Responding to a question from moderator John Potter, front, left, a striking majority of attendees raised their hand to the question, “How many people are concerned with the current direction of federal action?” Photo by Lauren Harkawik Locals express concerns about health ca…
In raucous town hall, Rep. Flood defends Trump
COLUMBUS — In a raucous town hall meeting Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska's 1st Congressional District defended President Donald Trump and the Elon Musk-led effort to slash federal spending in the face of intense backlash from a crowd…
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith backs Trump's efforts to slash federal government
Smith, the chairman of the House's Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, said there are parts of Trump's trade agenda he doesn't like, but praised the president's advocacy for American production.
House Republican repeatedly booed for defending Musk at Wyoming town hall
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) was booed for expressing support of the Donald Trump and Elon Musk agenda in her very red district. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR), on the other hand, was met with cheers when she held an in-person town hall in a part of her district she didn't even win. Rep. Salinas joins MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart to discuss why Trump voters need "the space to say" that they were lied to by Donald Trump.
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