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Steil Faces Heated Town Hall Amid GOP Criticism

8/1/2025

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In Wisconsin, Republican Rep. Bryan Steil faced a fiery audience, grappling with tough questions on tariffs, immigration, and Trump's policies, while shouts about the Gaza conflict echoed through the room. Nearby, Democrat Rep. Mark Pocan seized the moment to slam GOP policies and called out Rep. Derrick Van Orden for dodging public engagement.

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Story summary

In Wisconsin, Republican Rep. Bryan Steil faced a fiery audience, grappling with tough questions on tariffs, immigration, and Trump's policies, while shouts about the Gaza conflict echoed through the room. Nearby, Democrat Rep. Mark Pocan seized the moment to slam GOP policies and called out Rep. Derrick Van Orden for dodging public engagement.