Nebraska Rep. Flood Faces Town Hall Backlash

Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood encountered intense backlash from about 750 constituents during a Lincoln town hall as he defended President Donald Trump’s recently signed tax and spending bill, referred to as the 'big, beautiful bill.' Critics in the audience heckled, booed, and chanted slogans such as 'Vote him out!' and 'Tax the Rich,' while Flood attempted to justify cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other social programs, along with new work requirements for able-bodied adults. Flood argued the legislation would safeguard Medicaid’s future and deliver tax relief to the middle class, but many attendees accused him of dishonesty and claimed the bill favors the wealthy. The heated exchanges reflected widespread opposition to the bill’s provisions and Trump’s broader economic and immigration policies. The event underscored deep divisions within the GOP’s base and raised concerns about the party’s prospects in the approaching midterm elections, even in reliably Republican areas. Broader anxieties over tariffs and rising prices were also evident among the crowd.