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Indiana Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz Faces Backlash at Contentious Town Halls

Victoria Spartz, a Republican congresswoman from Indiana, has recently faced intense scrutiny and backlash during a series of town hall meetings in her district. Attendees expressed their anger over her defense of controversial figures like Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth, as well as her support for Trump-era spending cuts. Many constituents booed and jeered at her responses, with some chanting against her, creating a charged atmosphere at the events. Despite warnings from GOP leaders to avoid such town halls, Spartz chose to engage directly with her constituents, leading to fiery confrontations and protests throughout her meetings in Westfield and Muncie.
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