Democratic lawmakers are under scrutiny from their own voters for allegedly enabling Trump’s agenda, culminating at fiery town halls.
Republican lawmakers have faced pressure and hostility during in-person town halls, leading House GOP leadership to suggest that their members temporarily avoid such events. At least one Republican town hall appears to have been targeted by left-wing activists. Following Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support Republicans’ budget plan and avert a government shutdown, the heat is spreading to Democrats. (RELATED: Dana Loesch Warns ‘Fake’ Town Halls Could Fracture Democratic Base)
Democratic Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey faced criticism at his town hall Tuesday for not being loud enough with his opposition to Trump.
“You are not fighting,” a town hall attendee shouted at Ivey. “The message that was sent by…