Overview

• President Trump directed Republican lawmakers to immediately eject protesters from town halls, stating they should not be treated nicely.
• Trump alleged, without evidence, that 'Radical Left Democrats' are funding individuals to disrupt GOP events and create a false perception of party dissent.
• Protests at Republican town halls have intensified since February, with constituents expressing anger over Trump administration policies, including tariffs and social safety net cuts.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson has advised GOP members to shift to alternative formats like telephone or small-group meetings to avoid confrontations.
• Some Republican lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Byron Donalds, have continued in-person events, resulting in arrests and tense exchanges with attendees.