Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepublican Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska faced significant backlash and jeers from constituents during a recent town hall in Bellevue. Audience members strongly opposed Flood's promotion of the One Big Beautiful Bill and his justification for cuts to benefit programs like food stamps. Constituents booed and shouted when Flood discussed adding eligibility requirements to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Flood defended the president and his policies, though he also acknowledged some disagreements, such as confirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. This town hall continues a pattern of tense and confrontational public meetings for Flood, who has consistently faced critical constituents since his election in 2022. In fullHostile crowd shreds Nebraska rep during town hall as crowd boos Trump’s policiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Constituents derail Republican rep’s town hall after he promoted Trump’s legislation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepublican Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska faced significant backlash and jeers from constituents during a recent town hall in Bellevue. Audience members strongly opposed Flood's promotion of the One Big Beautiful Bill and his justification for cuts to benefit programs like food stamps. Constituents booed and shouted when Flood discussed adding eligibility requirements to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Flood defended the president and his policies, though he also acknowledged some disagreements, such as confirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. This town hall continues a pattern of tense and confrontational public meetings for Flood, who has consistently faced critical constituents since his election in 2022. In fullHostile crowd shreds Nebraska rep during town hall as crowd boos Trump’s policiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
