Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman faced an angry crowd at a town hall where constituents protested her support for President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Despite being booed, Hageman defended her vote for the funding resolution, prompting chants of “Tax the rich!” and “January 6th!” Hageman also faced backlash for supporting Trump and Musk’s threats to cut Social Security, which they referred to as a “scam” and a “Ponzi scheme.” The changing rhetoric on Social Security has fueled frustration towards Hageman for supporting Congress’ new funding plan, giving Trump and Musk more power over the federal budget. Hageman urged the crowd to calm down, calling their reaction “over the top.”
Nationwide, House Republicans have faced pushback at public appearances, with a national GOP official recommending they stop hosting in-person town halls. Connecticut Rep. John Larson berated his Republican colleagues for blocking Musk’s testimony on Social Security cuts, accusing them of planning to privatize it. Larson criticized Trump and Musk’s supporters for not being honest about their true intentions. The incidents reflect growing public concern over the influence of the Trump administration and Elon Musk on federal policies.
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