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Iowa congresswoman booed at town hall over support for Trump’s $4 trillion package

The Decorah event underscored widening voter discontent in her swing district over steep tax cuts combined with social spending reductions plus presidential corruption allegations.

Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) walks through the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, November 14, 2022.
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Overview

  • At a packed Decorah town hall on May 28, Rep. Ashley Hinson was met with boos and jeers after touting her vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill in the House.
  • Constituents cited concerns about President Trump’s acceptance of a luxury jet gift from Qatar and a White House dinner for memecoin investors when questioning Hinson.
  • Hinson rejected any implication that she tolerates corruption and pointed to her recent appointment to the House Ethics Committee as proof of her commitment to transparency.
  • The hostile reception follows similar pushback against GOP lawmakers in several districts for backing Trump’s tax, spending and immigration measures.
  • GOP strategists reportedly recommend curtailing town halls in response to intensifying voter frustration over Trump-aligned policies.