Rep. Harriet Hageman Faces Boos and Criticism Over Support for Elon Musk and Federal Policies
At a contentious town hall in Laramie, Wyoming, Hageman's dismissive responses to concerns about federal program cuts and her alignment with Musk intensified local opposition.
- Rep. Harriet Hageman was met with significant backlash at a Laramie town hall, with 75% of attendees opposing her positions.
- Constituents expressed outrage over her support for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing harm to Wyoming farmers from federal program cuts.
- Hageman dismissed concerns as 'hysteria' and responded to boos with laughter, clapping, and confrontational remarks, further polarizing the crowd.
- A former USDA employee criticized Hageman for supporting policies that led to mass firings and threatened rural communities' livelihoods.
- Hageman defended her vote for a federal funding resolution, which she claimed was necessary to support President Trump, DOGE, and Musk-related initiatives.