Rep. Mike Flood Faces Heated Town Hall on Medicaid, Taxes in Lincoln

Representative Mike Flood held his third and final town hall of the year in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he faced a large and vocal audience of roughly 700 constituents expressing strong opposition to recent GOP-backed legislation, including President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. Attendees raised concerns about cuts to Medicaid, healthcare, veterans' services, and federal funding, with many accusing Flood of not adequately representing their interests. Flood defended his support for the legislation, emphasizing that Medicaid protections remain in place and highlighting benefits for Nebraska hospitals, while dismissing worries about work requirements due to low state unemployment. The town hall was marked by frequent interruptions, chants, and heated exchanges, reflecting deep frustrations about issues such as authoritarianism, democracy, and social justice. Despite the contentious atmosphere, Flood maintained that meeting with constituents and protecting Nebraskans is his priority. The event ran well over schedule and illustrated the intense political divisions among Flood's constituents.