‘Staged political pep rallies': U.S. Rep. William Timmons speaks out about in-person town halls
'These so-called 'town halls' orchestrated by the SCDP are nothing more than staged political pep rallies for their left-wing agenda,' Timmons said.
A recent billboard in Greenville claimed the last in-person town hall held by Timmons was more than three years ago.
U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs hosts virtual town hall
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th District) held an in-person town hall at Wofford College.
People travelled from across the region to hear answers they feel they have not gotten from congressmen Timmons, who represents the district. Additionally, Clyburn criticized Timmons for not holding an in-person town hall.
'I am focused on delivering President Trump's America First agenda, not performative gatherings,' Timmons told 7NEWS.
Timmons did not share any plans to host a town hall.
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