Nebraska Town Hall Erupts as Rep. Mike Flood Faces Backlash Over Musk, Social Programs, and Ukraine

Constituents criticized Flood for supporting Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and GOP policies, highlighting fears of social program cuts and foreign policy concerns.

Rep. Mike Flood was met with boos and chants, including 'Tax the rich,' during a contentious town hall in Columbus, Nebraska.
Flood defended his support for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, which has been linked to federal budget cuts feared to target Social Security and Medicare.
Attendees expressed outrage over Flood's comments about Ukrainian President Zelensky being 'disrespectful' to Trump, accusing him of failing to support democracy effectively.
Democratic groups organized protests and alternative town halls in GOP districts, leveraging public dissatisfaction with Trump administration policies.
Despite GOP leadership advising against in-person events, Flood pledged to continue holding town halls, emphasizing accountability and democratic dialogue.