House Republicans are planning on moving away from in-person town halls as activists disrupt their events and hunt down their homes. Let’s pray for safety!

From The Hill. House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and livestreamed 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.

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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 livestreamed 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). …

Republicans have slammed the interruptions, attributing them to Democratic agitators. On Monday, Trump blamed “Paid ‘troublemakers’” for the viral moments.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said leadership advised Republicans to “be more targeted” when it comes to planning town halls.

“I think they just urged us to be more targeted and where’s, who we’re talking to, because it’s pretty clear that they’ve got professional instigators, people that are showing up that are not even constituents,” Burchett said. “And it’s getting dangerous.”

“They’re going to people’s houses, they’re putting notices out, where do they live, where do they go to church, where do they eat — they did that on me,” he added. “That kind of activity … breeds a very dangerous situation for families.”

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) echoed the advice when asked about whether Republicans should hold town halls in a press conference after the Tuesday meeting, telling reporters that leadership is advising its members to utilize various avenues for communication. …

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) — who recounted instances of “crazy activists” showing up at her home — said she does not feel comfortable holding in-person town halls. …

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(Excerpt from The Hill. Photo Credit: Mayer Tawfik on Unsplash)