Summary

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) abruptly canceled a CNN interview after facing intense backlash from constituents at a town hall over mass federal layoffs and spending freezes under Trump.

The cuts, pushed by White House adviser Elon Musk, have sparked public outrage.

On CNN’s The Lead, Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) acknowledged similar criticism from voters and suggested congressional staff cuts could be considered.

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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      I mean, they won’t be attending many town halls where the people can speak to them and read them the riot act. Unless those people are just mental midgets that still support them. Or unless they have it set up that they can shut off the mic of any “undesirables” and eject anyone not clapping like seals at everything they say.