Overview

• President Trump posted on Truth Social, calling for Republican lawmakers to immediately eject 'disruptors and troublemakers' from town hall events, alleging they are paid by Democrats.
• Several GOP lawmakers, including Reps. Byron Donalds, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Mike Lawler, have faced heated confrontations at recent town halls over Trump administration policies.
• Protests have centered on opposition to tariffs, immigration actions, and proposed cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency.
• Republican leaders have advised against in-person town halls, warning of potential disruptions, but some lawmakers continue to hold face-to-face events despite arrests and clashes.
• The debate highlights internal GOP divisions over how to handle dissent and maintain accountability while addressing growing public dissatisfaction with Trump-era policies.