WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY News) -- Constituents across the country are expressing their frustration with the Trump administration at local town halls. 

Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been met with protests and outrage from the citizens they represent over the administration’s government downsizing efforts. This has been a growing issue for all members of Congress, but especially for Republicans who choose to have town halls in their districts, as well as those who do not. 

Concerned citizens have been showing up, calling out and questioning their elected representatives largely over what Elon Musk’s downsizing efforts mean for them and the services many of them rely on. 

With lawmakers out of D.C. and back in their districts this week, there've been a growing number of fiery town halls and protests. Democrats are being criticized by constituents for not being unified and not having a game plan to push back against the administration. Whereas Republicans are facing strong criticism over the President’s tariffs, Trump’s treatment of Canada and “DOGE” downsizing. 

Many Republican lawmakers are attributing these fiery town halls to far-left groups who they say are organizing the events. 

Some Republican members are staying away from in-person town hall events despite calls from their constituents to hold them. It's important to note, many of them hold telephone or virtual town halls, and have been doing so for years, as opposed to in-person. 

WENY News reached out to the office of Congressman Nick Langworthy (R- NY) for answers to the following questions: 

- Does the Congressman believe these events are being organized by Democrat-led groups? 

- Has the Congressman held any recent town halls? Does he plan to in the near future? 

- Has your office received requests from constituents to hold a town hall? 

"There has been an entire cottage industry formed and funded by dark money liberal groups like George Soros and ActBlue whose sole purpose is to create click bait. Even Chuck Schumer confirmed today in an interview that they are sending people into districts to agitate and target Republican members. Just as he has done every month since he was sworn into office, Congressman Langworthy will continue to host monthly telephone town halls that include all 9 counties of the district where on average more than 100,000 constituents are reached from across the political spectrum to ask questions and discuss their views. The Congressman welcomes productive discourse and debate regardless of ideology, but we have no intention of giving legitimacy to these shady groups and their secret funders,” said a spokesperson for Congressman Langworthy in a statement to WENY News.

Constituents at town halls across the country are also expressing concerns and outrage over the President’s immigration policies and the economy. However, DOGE-related actions including federal layoffs, cuts and what they mean for things like veteran's affairs and vital services like Medicaid, seem to be the biggest concerns.