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GOP Lawmaker Who Ousted Liz Cheney Says It's 'Bizarre' How 'Obsessed' People Are with Government at Explosive Town Hall


Published on 2025-04-17 22:00:46 - People
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  • Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman laughed as the crowd at her Wyoming town hall crowd booed her on Wednesday, March 20, eventually slamming her constituents' 'hysteria' and saying 'it's bizarre' how much they care

During a heated town hall meeting in Wyoming, Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hageman faced intense backlash after suggesting that cuts to Social Security and Medicare might be necessary to address the national debt. The meeting, which was intended to discuss her campaign platform, quickly turned chaotic as attendees, many of whom rely on these programs, vehemently opposed her stance. The situation escalated when a protestor dressed as the Dogecoin mascot interrupted the event, further disrupting the proceedings. Hageman attempted to clarify her position, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility, but the crowd's reaction underscored the sensitivity and political risk associated with proposing changes to these popular entitlement programs.

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