Constituents crowd town halls to complain about Elon Musk’s power

Published February 21, 2025 5:19pm ET



Frustrated constituents brought their concerns over President Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders and new Department of Government Efficiency to town hall meetings across the country as members returned home for the first time since Trump took office.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was confronted by enraged residents at a town hall Thursday over his support of Elon Musk’s role in the new administration. The congressman continuously tried to calm the riled-up crowd but ultimately failed.

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