Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Rep. Victoria Spartz Faces Heated Backlash at Indiana Town Hall Over DOGE and Trump Policies

Constituents expressed frustration over federal budget cuts, layoffs, and Spartz's defense of Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency.

boos at Spartz
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) leaves the Capitol after a series of votes, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Representative Victoria Spartz can be seen holding a town hall in Indiana on March 28, 2025. (Photo from Rep. Spartz live video on X)

Overview

  • Rep. Victoria Spartz encountered boos and jeers at a town hall in Westfield, Indiana, as she defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its sweeping budget cuts.
  • Spartz refused to call for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials involved in the 'Signalgate' controversy, further angering attendees.
  • Constituents criticized DOGE's initiatives, led by Elon Musk, for causing widespread layoffs and reductions in federal services, which Spartz framed as efforts to eliminate waste and fraud.
  • House Republican leadership had advised lawmakers to avoid town halls due to rising public discontent, but Spartz emphasized the importance of engaging with her district despite the contentious atmosphere.
  • Spartz acknowledged her constituents' frustration but maintained her support for DOGE and Trump administration policies, stating that government efficiency remains a priority.