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Rep. Steil Faces Outcry Over Trump Support, Medicaid Cuts

8/1/2025

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Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) encountered a storm of discontent at a town hall in Elkhorn, where frustrated constituents voiced their anger over his backing of Donald Trump. As he discussed an ICE raid and his controversial Medicaid cuts, boos filled the room. Outside, protesters rallied, emphasizing the looming threat of Medicaid losses for countless Wisconsinites.

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Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) encountered a storm of discontent at a town hall in Elkhorn, where frustrated constituents voiced their anger over his backing of Donald Trump. As he discussed an ICE raid and his controversial Medicaid cuts, boos filled the room. Outside, protesters rallied, emphasizing the looming threat of Medicaid losses for countless Wisconsinites.