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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Voters ‘empty chair’ Republicans who are skipping town halls across the country as anger grows about Musk and Russia

Amid viral protests at town halls, constituents are now empty-chairing their Republican representatives to share their frustrations in the absence of their political leaders.

GOP bosses have told their members not to appear at town hall meetings to avoid having to face down voters’ fury at the policies pushed by the administration of President Donald Trump. Voters are especially outraged at Elon Musk’s effort to gut the federal government and the civil service.

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