Congressman's Admission Sparks Outrage at Town Hall

Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska faced significant pushback at a recent town hall meeting in Seward, Nebraska, after admitting he voted for a provision in the House's "Big Beautiful Bill" without fully reading it. Audience members expressed outrage, with one stating (paraphrased), "How can you vote on something so important without even knowing what's in it?" The event marks the second combative town hall for Flood this year, following similar incidents and advice from Republican congressional leaders to avoid in-person events. Flood's admission raises questions about transparency and accountability in the legislative process. Despite winning his seat by a considerable margin in November, this incident underscores the challenges faced by politicians in engaging directly with their constituents.