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Rep. Ashley Hinson Booed in Iowa for Backing Trump Agenda

Discontent over her vote for the 'Big Beautiful Bill' fueled boos.

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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024.

Overview

  • During prepared remarks she touted President Trump's record on public safety and inflation, prompting immediate boos and heckling.
  • Constituents cited perceived corruption in Washington, pointing to a luxury jet gifted by Qatar and Trump's meme coin engagements.
  • Hinson rejected suggestions that she condones corruption and emphasized her new role on the House Ethics Committee as proof of her transparency.
  • She declined to back an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, which drew further jeers from the audience.
  • The Decorah town hall reflects a wider trend this year of Republican lawmakers facing hostile crowds over allegiance to Trump's policies.