Trump Blames 'Paid Troublemakers' for GOP Town Hall Protests

Republican lawmakers face backlash over government job cuts and policy changes, while Trump and GOP leaders dismiss protests as orchestrated by Democrats.

President Trump attributed the protests at Republican town hall events to 'paid troublemakers' allegedly organized by Democrats.
Town hall attendees have voiced strong opposition to government job cuts and policy changes linked to the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE Service initiatives.
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Pete Sessions, Sen. Roger Marshall, and Rep. Glenn Grothman, faced heated confrontations from constituents during recent events.
GOP leadership, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, has downplayed the protests, claiming many attendees were Democratic activists, despite some identifying as Republican voters.
A CNN poll shows Trump's approval rating at 48%, with 52% disapproving of his performance six weeks into his term.