Oregon Congressman Tells Angry Voters: ‘If You’re Here to Yell, I’ll Leave’
Rep. Cliff Bentz, Oregon’s sole Republican congressman, faced unprecedented backlash at town halls across his district due to the Trump administration’s and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s budget cuts. These cuts, impacting federal employment, grants, and social welfare programs, disproportionately affect rural Oregon’s economy and are causing anxiety among even Republican constituents. While some Republicans support the cuts, believing them necessary, others feel betrayed by their representatives’ acquiescence. The resulting turmoil highlights a deep divide within the Republican party, forcing lawmakers to balance constituent needs with loyalty to the President.
John Q. Hosedrinker