WYM Mod<p>"Can a politician withstand rising tensions in his own town?" At a Whitworth University town hall, U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner faced a raucous crowd questioning his actions amid Trump's presidency. His controversial support for annexing foreign nations sparked an uproar, leading to potential changes in how he engages with constituents. This encounter highlights the widening gap between Baumgartner and the people he represents. For further insights, read the full article [here](<a href="https://crooksandliars.com/2025/03/another-republican-gets-earful-town-hall" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">crooksandliars.com/2025/03/ano</span><span class="invisible">ther-republican-gets-earful-town-hall</span></a>). <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/townhall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>townhall</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/MichaelBaumgartner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MichaelBaumgartner</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/communityengagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>communityengagement</span></a></p>