Grassley remains calm despite hostile protest outside event

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley faced a hostile crowd at a recent town hall event. The 91-year-old Republican was seen on video smiling and waving to protesters outside the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton. The crowd chanted “stand up to Trump” and yelled profanities at him. Video footage showed Grassley leaving the event while being booed. Some protesters called him "traitor" and shouted other insults. Despite the negative atmosphere, Grassley responded with thumbs up gestures as he exited the building, flanked by security. More than 100 people attended the town hall, where Grassley discussed issues like tariffs and Social Security. He acknowledged that disagreements are part of democracy. This event followed other recent protests at Republican town halls, including one in North Carolina where a man shouted accusations at Representative Chuck Edwards. Former President Donald Trump defended Grassley on social media. He claimed the protesters were "paid agitators" who disrupted the event. Trump's comments highlighted ongoing tensions at political events, especially among Republican lawmakers.