Rep. Mike Flood Faces Boos and Criticism During Contentious Nebraska Town Hall

Constituents challenged Flood on Social Security, Medicare, Trump-era tariffs, U.S. support for Ukraine, and Elon Musk's government role, highlighting deep voter dissatisfaction.

Rep. Mike Flood held an in-person town hall in Columbus, Nebraska, despite GOP leadership advising against such events, prioritizing direct engagement with constituents.
The event turned heated as attendees booed and criticized Flood's positions on Social Security, Medicare, and the $36 trillion national debt, expressing skepticism over his assurances.
Flood faced significant backlash for supporting Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with constituents raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and national security risks.
Comments about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being 'disrespectful' to Trump drew sharp criticism from attendees, many of whom questioned Flood's stance on U.S. support for Ukraine.
Flood defended Trump-era tariffs and spending policies, but his remarks were met with loud opposition, reflecting broader frustrations with the GOP's approach to economic and foreign policy issues.