California Congressman Kiley's phone town hall overwhelmed by demand

California Congressman Kevin Kiley held a phone town hall on Monday evening. The event was highly anticipated, as many constituents had been asking for a chance to speak with him. However, many people were unable to join due to high demand. Those who tried to connect received an automated message saying, "Sorry, due to overwhelming demand, we are unable to connect you to your conference at this time. Goodbye." This frustrated many interested participants who had hoped to voice their concerns. The phone town hall follows a recent trend among Republican lawmakers, encouraged by House Speaker Mike Johnson, to move away from traditional in-person town halls. This shift comes after some lawmakers faced protests at their meetings regarding cuts to federal jobs and services. Kiley's district includes parts of the California-Nevada border, covering several counties. KCRA News has reached out to Kiley's office to find out how many people could join the call.