A top Republican official has warned his party’s lawmakers that the viral town halls plaguing the party will get worse, ordering an end to public in-person meetings with constituents. Rep. Richard Hudson,

After weeks of protests over DOGE-driven cuts, GOP lawmakers are signaling that they're likely to move away from in-person town halls.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging Republican lawmakers to skip town halls that have been filled with protesters decrying the Trump administration’s slashing of federal government, echoing the president’s claims that the demonstration’s are fueled by professional protesters.

House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and live-streamed versions, advice that comes after constituents and activists rocked recent GOP events by

Congressional Republicans are again being advised against holding in-person town halls after several instances of lawmakers being berated by attendees went viral.

After weeks of protests over DOGE-driven cuts, GOP lawmakers are signaling that they're likely to move away from in-person town halls.

House Republican leaders on Tuesday told rank-and-file lawmakers not to hold public meetings to avoid getting yelled at by their constituents. Republicans have been stung by voters at town halls complaining about billionaire Elon Musk’s attacks on federal agencies and Republican proposals to cut Medicaid benefits.