Rep. Mike Flood booed at Nebraska town hall meeting

At a recent town hall meeting in Columbus, Nebraska, Congressman Mike Flood faced fierce criticism from constituents. The meeting turned contentious as many attendees booed and shouted in response to his remarks. Flood emphasized the importance of town halls for democracy, stating they help people communicate. However, when he claimed that changes to Social Security and Medicaid were "not on the table," audience members reacted angrily. They echoed concerns about the federal government's massive debt, which Flood said could only be addressed by reforming Medicaid and Medicare. During his remarks, Flood asked the crowd to remain calm and allow him to answer questions. But his comments about needing to cut spending to resolve the nation's financial issues drew even louder boos. He expressed support for President Trump's policies, which further upset the audience. One woman in the crowd strongly criticized Flood, expressing her disapproval of his comments regarding President Zelensky of Ukraine. She questioned the accuracy of information provided by veterans groups versus the government's claims. This sparked applause from the audience and highlighted the tension in the room.