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From the failure of DOGE to the overall dissatisfaction with what Trump is doing, the American people are pissed. Despite all the MAGA gloating done on social media, the reality is that Republicans are getting hammered by their constituents. It has gotten so bad that Republican leadership is basically telling representatives to back off holding town halls. If Trump continues, there is going to be a revolt. At this pace, Trump will face Democratic majorities in both houses in 2026, and he and Vance will be impeached and removed.
House Republicans are becoming weary and wary of in-person town hall meetings after a number of lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s push to slash government programs and staffing.
Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips, according to GOP sources.
A GOP aide said House Republican leaders are urging lawmakers to stop engaging in them altogether.
The town halls, and the rash of negative headlines, have been the first bit of public blowback for members who face voters next year. And the new reluctance to hold them indicates there are bubbling concerns about the impact the cuts could have on the GOP's chances of holding its thin majority in the House next year.
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House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
House Republicans are becoming weary and wary of in-person town hall meetings after a number of lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s push to slash government programs and staffing.
Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips, according to GOP sources.
A GOP aide said House Republican leaders are urging lawmakers to stop engaging in them altogether.
The town halls, and the rash of negative headlines, have been the first bit of public blowback for members who face voters next year. And the new reluctance to hold them indicates there are bubbling concerns about the impact the cuts could have on the GOP's chances of holding its thin majority in the House next year.

House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
A number of Republican lawmakers faced significant pushback in their home districts over Trump and Elon Musk's slashing of the federal government.
