Tensions high at Rep. Mark Alford’s town hall in Belton coffee shop
BELTON, Mo. (KCTV) - Dozens gathered at Random’s Coffee Monday morning to voice their frustrations with Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.
Republican Congressman Mark Alford held a town hall and was met with significant criticism from his constituents on the recent federal goverment layoffs, the war in Ukraine and the economy, in general.
“Obviously, people are mad. We’re mad too and that’s why we showed up,” voter Deany Good said.
The crowd heckled and even booed Alford during the town hall.
“I know that the Democrats have a plan to try and disrupt things in town hall meetings, but you can walk away if you don’t want to be here,” Alford responded.
“I think that’s something that’s lost in America – real and cordial conversation about things we may or may not agree on,” voter Alex Stone added.
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The congressman told the local federal workers who might lose or have lost their jobs that God has a plan for their lives.
“God has a plan and purpose for your life,” he said. “You are not a victim, you are a vicTOR.”
After the Q-and-A, Alford tweeted the following:
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