House Republicans are growing increasingly wary of in-person town hall meetings due to backlash from angry constituents regarding budget cuts and staffing reductions proposed by the Trump administration. GOP leaders are advising lawmakers to opt for tele-town halls or carefully vet attendees to avoid negative viral clips. Concerns are brewing about the impact these cuts may have on the GOP’s chances of maintaining their majority in the House next year. The tension is largely focused on billionaire Elon Musk, who is advising Trump on job and grant eliminations without Senate confirmation. While the White House and party officials claim the public supports budget cuts, Republicans are hesitant to engage in town halls, fearing heated exchanges. A Republican lawmaker revealed that the RNC has provided suggestions on handling the situation but has not imposed a ban on town halls. Despite these challenges, a chief of staff to a House Republican in a Republican-heavy district believes that tough town halls could actually benefit GOP lawmakers, similar to the backlash seen in the 2018 midterms. Overall, the reluctance to hold in-person town halls reflects growing worries within the GOP about the political fallout of proposed budget cuts and staffing reductions.
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