Washington, D.C. – Turns out, Republicans’ plan of hiding from their constituents wasn’t a great strategy. Members of Congress are getting an earful this recess, as Americans from across the political spectrum make clear: No one wants to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyday Americans’ health care, Social Security benefits, school funding, and more.
Here are some highlights from the dozens of rallies, town halls, and protests all across the country, as Americans speak out against the billionaire-first agenda being pushed by the Trump-Musk administration and Republicans in Congress:
Local TV Coverage:
KGUN 9 News – Tuscon, Arizona: “Although Representative Juan Ciscomani did not attend the town hall organized by his constituents, neighbors from his district still took the stage to discuss their concerns about federal job cuts and potential spending cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.”
WMGT 41 News – Tifton, Georgia: “Yesterday, constituents of Georgia’s 8th congressional district gathered outside of U.S. Representative Austin Scott’s Warner Robins Office. They were there, demanding change. Speakers say they want Scott to host more town hall meetings and stand up for the recent actions carried out by the Trump administration, including cuts to federal programs.”
Hudson Valley News 12 – Tarrytown, New York: “People in Westchester calling on lawmakers to protect health care programs from planned federal cuts. Protesters gathered in Patriots Park in Tarrytown to fight efforts by House Republicans to pass a budget that would cut trillions of dollars to programs like Medicaid and SNAP.”
6ABC Action News – Langhorne, Pennsylvania: “Voters in Bucks County held a rally demanding Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick push back against the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts and mass firings.”
WBOY 12 News – Morgantown, West Virginia: “Now, to dozens of West Virginians, where they were in front of the U.S. representative Riley Moore and Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s Morgantown offices yesterday in protest of potential cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid. Demonstrators say cuts to Medicaid could put coverage at risk for the millions of low income and disabled Americans who rely on it.”
Local Print & Digital Coverage:
- Fox 11 – Anaheim, California: Anaheim residents protest against potential Medicaid cuts that will ‘hurt everyone’
- Hartford Courant – Hartford, Connecticut: Hundreds protest Trump at CT Capitol over Medicaid cuts
- WHYY – Wilmington, Delaware: ‘I could die’: Delaware patients, health care providers, members of Congress warn against federal cuts to Medicaid
- Access WDUN – Gainesville, Georgia: Residents protest Rep. Clyde, Social Security cuts on Downtown Gainesville Square
- WQAD News 8 – Bettendorf, Iowa: Quad Citizens make their voices heard at Stand Up For Your Constituents town-hall
- KWWL News 7 – Iowa City, Iowa: Local Veterans gather to voice concerns with potential VA cuts
- Portland Press Herald – Sabattus, Maine: Medicaid cuts would be devastating, says Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients
- NBC Montana – Missoula, Montana: Health care workers rally in Missoula over Medicaid cuts
- KLKN TV 8 Lincoln, Nebraska – Nebraska providers protest Medicaid cuts, say nursing homes already ‘living on the edge’
- Press of Atlantic City – Northfield, New Jersey: Hundreds protest possible Medicaid cuts at Van Drew’s office
- Asbury Park Press – Toms River, New Jersey: Toms River protestors: GOP Congressman Smith must protect Medicaid, Medicare from Trump
- The Malone Telegram – Plattsburgh, New York: Protest at Stefanik’s offices over cuts, neglect of district
- SI Live – Staten Island, New York: Let’s talk, protesters say: Rally at Staten Island Rep. Malliotakis office demands town hall meeting
- Fayetteville Observer – Fayetteville, North Carolina: ‘I’d be dead’: Fayetteville protesters demand protection in wake of proposed Medicaid cuts
- Spectrum News 1 Raleigh – Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolinians concerned as DOGE works to cut federal spending
- Tribune Chronicle – Warren, Ohio: Union, supporters urge Rep. Joyce to reject possible cuts
- KOBI 5 News – Medford, Oregon: Hands Off Medicaid rally in downtown Medford
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania advocates warn of devastating impacts as federal Medicaid cuts loo
- 13 News Now – Norfolk, Virginia: Hampton Roads caregivers raise alarm about possible cuts to Medicaid: ‘Devastated, afraid and shocked’
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