Nebraska GOP Representatives Booed Over Tax, Medicaid Cuts at Town Halls

Rep. Mike Flood, a Nebraska Republican, faced a hostile crowd of around 700 constituents during a town hall at the University of Nebraska, where he defended his support for President Donald Trump's recently passed tax and spending bill. The audience, largely opposed to the law's Medicaid cuts and tax breaks favoring the wealthy, expressed their displeasure with boos and chants like "Tax the rich." Flood insisted the bill "protects Medicaid for the future" and defended work requirements for Medicaid recipients, though these points were met with significant opposition. The bill, passed without Democratic support, has drawn criticism for its impact on low-income Americans and public assistance programs. Flood's interaction highlighted the tension within his GOP-leaning district, as voters questioned not only the tax and Medicaid provisions but also broader issues such as immigration enforcement and federal spending cuts. The event underscores the political risks Republicans face in defending the legislation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.