Rep. Chuck Edwards faced criticism and disapproval from constituents during a town hall for supporting controversial actions ...
Before answering an attendee’s question about President Donald Trump’s “destructive and disastrous trade war,” U.S. Rep.
Edwards said he didn't want to "shy away" from speaking to his constituents, who then showed up in force to his town hall to protest and boo him.
“And you wonder why folks don’t want to do town halls anymore?” Edwards quipped. In response, a man in the crowd stood up, identified himself as a veteran and began shouting at the lawmaker.
Western North Carolina residents presented a show of force at a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Thursday — from a deeply critical audience inside the venue to a massive protest outside.