At a town hall event, Rep. Byron Donalds defended tech billionaire Elon Musk and criticized the Department of Government Efficiency’s cost-cutting measures. Donalds also supported the Trump administration’s decision to end diversity initiatives, arguing that they were unnecessary. He faced backlash from some audience members, with one person telling him to read a book and others leaving in frustration with his responses. Donalds also expressed support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war, leading to a confrontation with an audience member who disagreed. Despite some disruptions, there were no arrests at the event. Donalds is one of the few Black Republicans in Congress and is running for governor of Florida in the upcoming election. Overall, the town hall highlighted tensions between Donalds and some attendees, as well as differing views on issues such as diversity and international relations. The event also raised questions about the role of town hall meetings for Republican lawmakers, with Donalds and other politicians facing criticism and disruptions at similar events.
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