Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas and Rep. Keith Self of Texas encountered challenging audiences at separate constituent town halls on Saturday. This reflects a trend of GOP lawmakers facing backlash from constituents regarding President Donald Trump's early decisions.
During the town hall, Rep. Self was questioned about his trustworthiness in demanding immediate oversight into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk. The question received a significant round of applause from the attendees. In response, Rep. Self explained that the federal government is primarily staffed by unelected officials and emphasized that DOGE only provides recommendations to the president and secretaries, lacking independent decision-making authority.
