House Republicans are increasingly wary of in-person town halls amid backlash from constituents over proposed government cuts and staffing slashes from the Trump administration. Party leaders recommend utilizing remote town halls or more stringent vetting of attendees to control potential negative interactions. This reluctance suggests growing concerns about preserving the GOP's slim majority in the upcoming elections, as viral incidents at town halls could sway voters in competitive districts and signal broader dissatisfaction with the current administration's policies.
Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips.
The new reluctance to hold them indicates there are bubbling concerns about the impact the cuts could have on the GOP's chances of holding its thin majority in the House next year.
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