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Rep. Hageman Faces Backlash Over DOGE and Trump Policies

3/21/2025

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Rep. Harriet Hageman found herself in hot water during a Wyoming town hall, where she defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump's policies. Attendees voiced their frustrations over DOGE's firings and questioned its effectiveness, revealing a deepening discontent with federal spending cuts and their toll on local communities. Hageman's reassurances fell flat amid the crowd's skepticism.

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Rep. Harriet Hageman found herself in hot water during a Wyoming town hall, where she defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump's policies. Attendees voiced their frustrations over DOGE's firings and questioned its effectiveness, revealing a deepening discontent with federal spending cuts and their toll on local communities. Hageman's reassurances fell flat amid the crowd's skepticism.