Overview

• Rep. Chuck Edwards held a contentious town hall in Asheville, North Carolina, where hundreds of constituents expressed outrage over federal job cuts and budget reductions.
• The event saw repeated interruptions, including a veteran being escorted out after accusing Edwards of ignoring veterans’ needs and rights.
• Protesters criticized the Trump administration's policies, including layoffs in federal agencies led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
• Edwards defended his support for the House budget resolution and President Trump’s policies but was met with sustained boos and questions about his representation of all constituents.
• Republican leadership has advised lawmakers to avoid in-person town halls due to similar confrontations, but Edwards chose to proceed, citing his commitment to accessibility.