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GOP lawmakers confronted by constituents angry with Trump-Musk cuts: Report

Several Republican lawmakers faced backlash from constituents regarding President Trump's government cuts, led by the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk.
During town halls, lawmakers, including Rep. Rich McCormick, received boos from constituents as they defended budget cuts.
Polls show majorities of Americans believe Trump overstepped his authority with federal workforce layoffs, creating political peril for Republicans.
Constituents at various events expressed anger over the federal budget cuts, calling actions by Trump and Musk 'radical' and 'extremist.

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CNN

Republican congressmen booed by constituents over Elon Musk

During town halls in Wisconsin, constituents demand answers from Republican lawmakers on the Trump administration’s effort to slash government spending.

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Newsweek

Republican confronted in heated town hall over Trump's job cuts, Elon Musk

Representative Kevin Hern faced questions from constituents about the Trump administration's mass federal job cuts and Musk's involvement.

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Alternet

'Out of control': Red state Republican slams Trump-Musk overreach

An Ohio Republican Rep. said President Donald Trump’s executive orders are “getting out of control” Thursday, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) emphasized that there are some actions that only Congress can carry out. He made the comments at a Westerville Area Chamber business luncheon. "Congress has to decide whether or not the Department of Education goes away," Balderson said. "Not the president, not Elon Musk. Congr…

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MSNBC

Jen Psaki: Trump and Musk's messy mass firing spree

As Elon Musk continues to take a chainsaw to the federal government, Trump's favorite billionaire is having a hard time keeping track of whom he is firing.

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McClatchy DC Bureau

Voters jam lawmakers’ phone lines, inboxes over Musk. Here are answers they’re getting

WASHINGTON — By now, many people have noticed that trying to get in touch with members of Congress might take, well, an act of Congress. Phone lines are jammed. Voicemails

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