Congressional Republicans Face Angry Constituents Back Home
Briefly

The beginning of Donald Trump's second term has been marked by drastic cuts in federal agencies, largely executed under the guidance of Elon Musk's new department. These changes have triggered a wave of discontent among voters, particularly at a recent town hall in Georgia where Representative Rich McCormick faced strong criticism regarding layoffs at major health agencies. The perceived recklessness of these cuts, especially affecting key positions like those in bird flu response, has fueled unrest among constituents questioning the GOP’s strategy.
GOP Rep. Rich McCormick faced backlash during a town hall meeting, where he defended massive layoffs by attributing some roles at the CDC to AI efficiency.
Critics at the town hall questioned the rationale behind the Trump administration's sweeping cuts, with many voters expressing confusion over the GOP's drastic approach to federal staffing.
Read at Intelligencer
[
|
]