Last week, Democrats continued hosting “People’s Town Halls,” engaging local community members left behind by their Republican congressional representatives. At People’s Town Halls across the country, one theme is clear: Voters are furious over Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans’ extreme agenda to slash Americans’ health care in order to fund tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy.  

Take a look at some of the coverage below: 

In Print: 

In Kentucky:

Spectrum News: Democratic town hall criticized Rep. Andy Barr and Trump agenda

[Austin Schick, 3/26/25]

“Kentucky voters are expressing their frustrations with the federal government and lawmakers are facing backlash. The Kentucky Democratic Party and retired Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth held a ‘People’s Town Hall’ in Lexington, the district of Republican congressman, Andy Barr.

“Yarmuth and the KDP said voters in Lexington are scared and are getting no answers from their congressman, Andy Barr, R-Lexington, concerning cuts from the Trump administration to Medicaid, veteran’s health care and food assistance. …

“Yarmuth and KDP Chairman Colmon Elridge along with Morgan Eaves, the executive director of KDP, spoke to around 200 people at the Lyric Theater in Lexington. Much like similar town halls across the country, they called out Barr and other Republican lawmakers for not speaking directly with the voters.

“‘The way the national Republican Party feels about their policies, they’re afraid to go out and defend their policies in public and I think Andy is too,’ Yarmuth said.”

WUKY: ‘I think he’s scared’: Lexington Democrats hold town hall with an eye on Barr’s congressional seat

[Josh James, 3/26/25]

“Hundreds gathered at Lexington’s Lyric Theatre for a town hall hosted by the Kentucky Democratic Party Wednesday night. The main goal: Mobilize Democratic voters to retake the state’s Sixth District congressional seat, currently held by Republican Andy Barr …

“Crowd members hit on a host of concerns from protecting Social Security to stopping cuts to veteran services, energizing younger voters, wealth inequality, and what direction the Democratic Party will take as it looks to counter GOP dominance in Washington.

“KDP chair Coleman Elridge, and former Congressman John Yarmuth spoke as part of the event — with Yarmuth describing it as an ‘anger channeling session.’ Elridge urged the audience not to normalize the political moment. …

“With a ‘Fire Andy Barr’ sign in hand, attendee Ethan Wallace was on board.

“‘It’s happening all over the country. Republicans nationwide are telling their members not to hold town halls. Democrats are showing up. They’re listening to the people. That’s why I’m here,’ he told WUKY.”

WEKU: About 350 turn out for Democratic ‘town hall’ in Lexington

[John McGary, 3/26/25]

“The Kentucky Democratic Party held what they called a ‘people’s town hall’ in Lexington’s Lyric Theatre Wednesday night. In a three-quarters full house, several people aired frustrations about Congressman Andy Barr and the Trump Administration. …

“Attendee Carol McKee of Lexington said Republicans are totally afraid of President Trump and the people fighting for him.

In North Dakota: 

North Dakota Monitor: People’s town hall draws overflow crowd in Fargo

[Jeff Beach, 3/27/25]

“Kelsen was among a group of speakers who listed off complaints about the Trump administration – and occasionally the North Dakota Legislature – at a town hall meeting organized by the Democratic-NPL Party. 

“Over the course of an hour, speakers covered topics such as potential impacts to Medicaid, the possibility of family members being deported and cuts to Social Security staff. Moderators then gave people an opportunity to voice their concerns. …

“Several audience members addressed frustration with cuts to Social Security staff, long lines and long waits times when calling the Social Security Administration. …

“Paul Meyers, who spent 16 years on the Fargo School Board, said he was concerned about actions of the state Legislature on several issues, but especially education. …

“He also said the congressional delegation has not been listening to constituents. 

“‘We’d like to see someone stand up to Donald Trump. And so far, our congresspeople are kneeling down.’”

In Michigan: 

Raw Story: ‘Turn the tables on them’: Dems troll GOP lawmaker after filling his ‘void’ at town hall

[David McAfee, 3/29/25]

“Dem Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost sent a message to fellow lawmaker on the other side of the aisle, GOP representative John James.

“‘Hey, [James]. Your constituents want to know where you’ve been & why you haven’t hosted a townhall,’ Frost wrote Saturday. ‘Hundreds of them came out to hear [Sen. Chris Murphy] & I fill your void today.’

“‘Heads up, they’re pissed you’re supporting cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, and Veterans benefits,’ Frost added on X.

“Murphy, a Democratic senator, also posted about the event on social media.

“‘Walking into a packed house with [Frost] in Warren, Michigan,’ Murphy said. ‘If Republicans won’t hold public meetings and answer questions about their plan to gut Medicaid to pass giant billionaire tax breaks, we will.’”

The ‘Gander: Republican congressman from Michigan won’t meet with voters—so Dems are doing it for him 

[Kyle Kaminski, 3/28/25]

“Republican US Rep. John James won’t sit down to meet with voters in his district. So Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) and US Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) are flying into Michigan on Saturday to hold a town hall meeting with Michiganders instead. …

“‘James and President Donald Trump are pushing an agenda that will force working Michiganders to suffer to line the pockets of billionaires,’ the [Michigan Democratic Party] press release states. ‘Michiganders deserve representation that listens to their concerns and works toward solutions.’ …

“‘Maxwell Frost and I have worked together for a really long time. We’ve won some really big fights, but the one that we’re involved in right now—the fight for our democracy, the fight against corruption, this is the biggest one,’ Murphy said. ‘So, we’re teaming up on this fight, too.’

“That fight includes ‘the fight to stop the billionaire takeover of our government, our country, and our democracy,’ Frost added, also calling out Republicans for their efforts to cut Medicaid.”

On Broadcast: 

On WKBD: “The Michigan Democratic Party hosted a town hall over the weekend. They want accountability for the attacks on Social Security, Medicare, and veterans. The message was that the Trump presidency has had damaging effects on people in Michigan and families across the country. They also accused congressional Republicans like Representative John James of hiding from their colleagues. ‘Everything going through the executive, solely through the executive, is unacceptable. We have Congress. They passed the budget. Just really not happy with everything going on right now. I think it’s more critical than ever that our elected officials communicate with their constituents.’” 

On Fox 56: “Kentucky Democrats hosted another town hall on Wednesday, with former Representative Yarmouth, who’s here with us. Fox 56 News political analyst Jonathan Miller says the event follows a national trend capitalizing on the anger that some voters have over decisions made by the Trump administration.”

On WDAY: “North Dakota Democrats are responding to calls for elected leaders to hold town halls with their own event. … Democrats say you’ll hear stories from people impacted by recent changes President Trump has made.”

On Social: 

Sen. Chris Murphy on X: Hey @RepJames, you refuse to hold town halls because you can’t defend throwing millions off their health care to fund a tax cut for your billionaire patrons. 

So @MaxwellFrostFL and I did the public meeting that you won’t, and your constituents had this simple question for you.

Sen. Chris Murphy on X: Walking into a packed house with ⁦@MaxwellFrostFL⁩ in Warren, Michigan. 

If Republicans won’t hold public meetings and answer questions about their plan to gut Medicaid to pass giant billionaire tax breaks, we will.

Michigan Democratic Party on X: Amazing turnout at the CD-10 People’s Town Hall, where 400 concerned Michiganders joined @ChrisMurphyCT, @MaxwellFrostFL,  @dananessel and @CurtisHertelJr to make their voices heard. @JohnJamesMI  wouldn’t show up to talk to his constituents, so we did.

Sterling Heights, Michigan, City Councilman Mike Radtke on X: Amazing turnout at the People’s Town Hall in #Michigan’s 10th District! Our Congressman, @JohnJamesMI, refused to meet with his constituents so we decided to have a meeting ourselves. Over 400 people in the room with more looking for places to park. #MIDems #MI10th @MichiganDems

Morgan Eaves on X: People are mad. They’re scared. 

And they’re tired of the bullshit. 

Thank you to everyone who joined the @KyDems for tonight’s People’s Town Hall in Lexington. @barrforcongress might not listen, but we will. 

And we did.

Austin Schick on X: Happening now: @KyDems are holding a People’s Town Hall in Lexington w/former LVille Congressman John Yarmuth for voters concerned about cuts to Medicaid, veteran’s health care & food assistance. They say KY 6th District constituents “aren’t getting answers” from @RepAndyBarr