Nebraska Republican Mike Flood Heckled Over Epstein Files, Fired BLS Chief

Nebraska Republican Rep. Mike Flood faced intense hostility and heckling during a town hall event in Lincoln, where constituents demanded answers on several contentious issues including the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, President Donald Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer, and the impact of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Medicaid and welfare programs. Flood denied any coverup regarding the Epstein files and pledged to co-sponsor a nonbinding House resolution to release them, supporting efforts led by Rep. James Comer to compel Ghislaine Maxwell to testify. On McEntarfer’s firing after publishing data showing a slowdown in hiring, Flood admitted uncertainty about the full details and suggested there are always two sides to every story. The congressman defended the tax and spending legislation, arguing there is misinformation about its effects, despite widespread criticism and protests from his constituents who accused him of enabling harmful policies. Audience members expressed frustration over cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and green energy credits, chanting “vote him out” and criticizing Republicans for prioritizing the wealthy and oligarchs over ordinary citizens. The event highlighted deep dissatisfaction with both Flood and the Trump administration's policy decisions among Nebraska voters.