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Dulcinea

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Wed Feb 26, 2025, 12:58 PM Feb 26

House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts [View all]

(NBC News) WASHINGTON — 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.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/house-republicans-hit-brakes-town-052308234.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&segment_id=DY_VTO_CORE&ncid=crm_19908-1475736-20250226-0&bt_user_id=SiuLJF9rRoyusy2AB9tE%2By%2FsemuLXELjRosNcvdifyqG059ml217qwxZevRKPaKq&bt_ts=1740588158236

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