Overview

• President Trump directed Republican lawmakers to eject protesters from their town halls, claiming they are paid operatives of 'Radical Left Democrats.'
• Trump emphasized that removing disruptors is essential to countering perceptions of internal divisions within the Republican Party.
• Several GOP lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Lawler, have faced hostile crowds at in-person town halls over Trump administration policies.
• Republican leaders have encouraged members to shift to virtual or small-group formats to avoid confrontations, though some lawmakers continue to hold in-person events.
• Recent town halls have seen arrests and removals, with protests fueled by backlash to workforce cuts, tariffs, and reductions to social programs.