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Trump Urges GOP Lawmakers to Remove Protesters from Town Halls

The president claims disruptions are orchestrated by Democrats, as Republican leaders remain divided on in-person constituent engagement.

President Donald Trump outside the White House on April 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. He has accused Democrats of paying hecklers to disrupt Republican town halls.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler takes a question during a town hall event at Clarkstown South High School in West Nyack April 27, 2025.
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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.