House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and live-streamed versions, advice that comes after constituents and activists rocked recent GOP events by expressing outrage about the Trump administration’s dramatic moves to reshape the federal government.

National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) told House Republicans at a closed-door conference meeting Tuesday morning that members should opt for tele-town halls or live streamed events that can reach more people, rather than in-person town halls that can be hijacked by Democratic activists.

The advice comes after a slew of people at GOP lawmaker town halls across the country raised concerns about actions taken by President Trump in the first few weeks of his administration, especially changes made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Those complaints were aired during town halls for GOP lawmakers across the country, including in Texas, Wisconsin and Georgia.

Republicans have slammed the interruptions, attributing them........

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