Utah GOP Representatives Face Heated Town Hall Over Trump Policies

Reps. Maloy and Kennedy confront vocal opposition while addressing executive overreach and federal budget cuts in Salt Lake City.

Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy held a town hall at the University of Utah, defying GOP leadership's advice to avoid public forums.
The event featured over 500 crowdsourced questions, with many focusing on President Trump's executive orders and deep federal budget cuts.
Maloy expressed concerns about the growing power of the executive branch, stating it risks drifting toward authoritarianism, but clarified these concerns applied to both Trump and Biden presidencies.
Both representatives opposed some Trump administration budget cuts, including those affecting the National Park Service, but emphasized the need for fiscal restraint.
The contentious atmosphere highlighted divisions within the Republican Party, with some attendees criticizing the lawmakers for not fully aligning with Trump's agenda.