Alabama Republican Rep. Barry Moore Leaves Town Hall Amid Heated Medicaid, Immigration Heckling

Republican Representative Barry Moore faced intense backlash during a town hall in Daphne, Alabama, where he was repeatedly heckled and mocked while defending President Donald Trump's policies. Constituents questioned him on issues such as Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures, immigration, abortion bans, and the deployment of National Guard troops, with Moore's responses often drowned out by laughter and interruptions. A key moment came when Moore claimed due process differs between citizens and non-citizens, prompting loud jeers and chants of "false" that overwhelmed his attempt to speak. Unable to regain control, Moore handed over the microphone to an aide and exited through a back door amid chants of "shame," without offering closing remarks. Moore later denied slipping out and blamed "bad actors" for the disruption in a conservative Alabama podcast interview. The incident reflects growing frustration among constituents in a strongly pro-Trump area, as Moore struggled to justify controversial policies including Medicaid cuts and border security measures touted as Trump's significant accomplishments.