Local activists want a word with U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who is facing pushback over a lack of in-person interactions with constituents since taking office. To make that happen, Indivisible Charlottesville, a group opposing what it calls “Trumpism,” has called on McGuire to show up for an April 26 town hall at Charlottesville High School.
McGuire hosted his first (virtual) town hall in late February, taking questions about his role as a member of the House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus and efforts to cut wasteful government spending. Questions were pre-screened by McGuire’s staff and were largely favorable toward the representative.
According to Indivisible Charlottesville, the town hall will address federal layoffs, tariff policy, and illegal deportations under the Trump administration. The announcement says the event will proceed with or without McGuire in attendance.
“Join us, and bring your questions for McGuire and the Republicans who are running Washington for their billionaire buddies,” the website reads.
Tickets are free, and the group expects demand to be high. Indivisible Charlottesville has hosted a campaign of anti-Trump events following election day, including its most recent, a Tax Day protest with more than 100 attendees.
More than 700 people have already snagged tickets, according to Indivisible Charlottesville, which welcomes “all constituents, regardless of their political views” to the event.
McGuire has not publicly responded to the invitation but has another virtual town hall meeting scheduled for May.
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