Democratic Party 'doubling down' on town hall meetings in Republican-held districts
Source: ABC News
April 10, 2025, 6:40 AM
The Democratic National Committee -- continuing its push to host town halls in Republican-held districts -- is announcing a new set of town halls focused on the Republican-led budget bill and featuring high-profile officials such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ABC News has learned exclusively.
These "People's Town Halls," which will be held during Congress' two-week April recess that begins next week, comes as Democrats look to hammer Republicans and the White House and to reach out to voters over economic concerns and affordability.
The Democrats are focusing in large part on a budget blueprint that President Donald Trump has said will help his administration's priorities, including tax cuts and border security investments. But that bill has been criticized by Democrats as potentially leading to cuts to key programs Americans rely on, such as health care or food assistance, during a time of economic uncertainty.
"In both red and blue communities, people are sick and tired of Donald Trump and Elon Musk destroying the economy, threatening health care and Social Security, and making life worse for families," DNC chair Ken Martin said in a statement. "In April, we're doubling down with leading Democratic voices joining even more town halls in key districts across the country. Republicans still want to pretend like their constituents don't exist, but we believe Americans deserve to have their voices heard."
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