House Republicans Booed at Multiple Town Halls over Controversial Budget Bill

Republican Representatives Mike Flood of Nebraska and Ashley Hinson of Iowa faced intense backlash from constituents during recent town halls over their support for a controversial House Republican budget bill championed by former President Donald Trump. Flood was particularly criticized for a provision in the bill that limits federal courts' ability to enforce contempt orders against officials, a move seen as shielding the Trump administration from legal accountability—a section Flood admitted he had not read before voting. He expressed disapproval of the provision and pledged to advocate for restoring judicial authority. Meanwhile, Hinson was booed for her praise of the bill and Trump, as well as her rejection of an impeachment inquiry, with constituents voicing deep concerns about corruption and government transparency. Both representatives attempted to defend the bill as promoting tax relief, border security, and prosperity but were met with jeers and accusations of ignoring constituent interests. The bill, passed in the House amid last-minute changes, continues to face potential alterations in the Senate amid widespread controversy over its contents, including Medicaid cuts and restrictions on judicial enforcement.