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GOP lawmakers confronted by constituents angry with Trump-Musk cuts: Report

Republican lawmakers, including Senator Thom Tillis, are experiencing a significant increase in constituent calls regarding Trump's policies and nominees, with 1,500-1,600 calls per minute reported.
Constituents are frustrated by communication difficulties, with many receiving full voicemail boxes when attempting to contact their representatives, such as Rep. Mark Harris.
Megan Robinson expressed concerns about the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, which is funded by billionaire Elon Musk, particularly regarding data security.
Constituents are expressing anger towards GOP lawmakers over concerns related to Elon Musk and DOGE.

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CNN

Republican congressmen booed by constituents over Elon Musk

During town halls in Wisconsin, constituents demand answers from Republican lawmakers on the Trump administration’s effort to slash government spending.

8 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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Newsweek

Republican confronted in heated town hall over Trump's job cuts, Elon Musk

Representative Kevin Hern faced questions from constituents about the Trump administration's mass federal job cuts and Musk's involvement.

9 hours ago·United States

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Alternet

'Out of control': Red state Republican slams Trump-Musk overreach

An Ohio Republican Rep. said President Donald Trump’s executive orders are “getting out of control” Thursday, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) emphasized that there are some actions that only Congress can carry out. He made the comments at a Westerville Area Chamber business luncheon. "Congress has to decide whether or not the Department of Education goes away," Balderson said. "Not the president, not Elon Musk. Congr…

17 hours ago·Washington, United States

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MSNBC

Jen Psaki: Trump and Musk's messy mass firing spree

As Elon Musk continues to take a chainsaw to the federal government, Trump's favorite billionaire is having a hard time keeping track of whom he is firing.

19 hours ago·United States

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McClatchy DC Bureau

Voters jam lawmakers’ phone lines, inboxes over Musk. Here are answers they’re getting

WASHINGTON — By now, many people have noticed that trying to get in touch with members of Congress might take, well, an act of Congress. Phone lines are jammed. Voicemails

20 hours ago

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