Rep. Harriet Hageman Faces Boos and Criticism Over Support for Elon Musk and Federal Policies

At a contentious town hall in Laramie, Wyoming, Hageman's dismissive responses to concerns about federal program cuts and her alignment with Musk intensified local opposition.

• Rep. Harriet Hageman was met with significant backlash at a Laramie town hall, with 75% of attendees opposing her positions.
• Constituents expressed outrage over her support for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing harm to Wyoming farmers from federal program cuts.
• Hageman dismissed concerns as 'hysteria' and responded to boos with laughter, clapping, and confrontational remarks, further polarizing the crowd.
• A former USDA employee criticized Hageman for supporting policies that led to mass firings and threatened rural communities' livelihoods.
• Hageman defended her vote for a federal funding resolution, which she claimed was necessary to support President Trump, DOGE, and Musk-related initiatives.

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