- Police shocked two protesters with a Taser at a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday. Authorities arrested three people.
- Congress is on a two-week recess, and while home, many lawmakers hold town hall events for constituents. However, Republican leadership advised members not to host events, which have been overshadowed by protests in recent months.
- The protesters are expressing frustration with President Trump and reports that Republicans could make cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
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Police officers shocked two protesters with a Taser at a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday, April 15.
In one instance, police repeatedly asked a man to leave, culminating in a physical altercation. He resisted, and after multiple officers pushed him near the exit door, he took a swipe at one and said, “F— off.” That’s when two officers appeared to fire their Tasers, and the man collapsed.
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There were multiple protesters at Greene’s event who interrupted her speech and had to be escorted out. Authorities arrested three people.
During the town hall, Greene reiterated her steadfast support for President Donald Trump.
“You’re gonna have more jobs available, you’re gonna have a stronger economy, and you’re gonna have safe communities and cities to live in, and you’ll be safe from terrorists, cartels and criminals,” Greene said, adding, “God Bless President Trump for that.”
Congress is on a two-week Easter recess, and while they’re home, many members hold constituent town halls. However, Republican leadership advised their members not to host events, which have been overshadowed by protests in recent months.
Constituents take Sen. Grassley to task
The same happened for Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, who faced an agitated crowd that expressed frustration with the Trump administration and inaction in Congress.
“We would like to know what you as the people, the Congress, who are supposed to reign in this dictator, what are you going to do about it?” one protester yelled.
“Trump doesn’t obey the Supreme Court, he just ignores them,” another said.
“Why aren’t we doing more to make the billionaires pay more?” one person asked to a round of applause.
Grassley explained that Republicans are considering raising taxes on the rich. However, he clarified the statement, saying, “That doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.”
“You’re damn right!” a man yelled.
Grassley also said he doesn’t support everything President Trump does, but the audience would not relent in their criticisms.
“There’s no president that I’ve agreed with 100%,” Grassley said.
Attendees are also concerned about potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Republicans are trying to assure them they will not support those cuts, but based on the reactions, public assurances at town hall meetings are not enough.
