Dozens of people gathered in Huntsville Monday to continue calling on U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) to hold a town hall meeting in District 5.
Indivisible-5th District of North Alabama, the Huntsville chapter of the national far-left group backed by George Soros, announced the "Where Are You, Dale" protest on Facebook along with a list of questions directed toward Strong.
Protesters showed up with signs mocking the congressman and attacking him for supporting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to cut government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency.
Indivisible and related groups across the nation have made headlines for disrupting Republican town halls to create the impression of a grassroots movement against the Trump administration, just like in 2017. However, this time, Republicans have been pushing back, opting to host virtual town halls instead of in-person events.
Indivisible has responded by planning its own town halls during Congress' March recess. The organizers plan to hold the events even if Republican representatives do not attend. One such "empty" town hall is planned in Athens on March 22.
On Monday, Strong responded to the protestors, saying he hadn't received an invite to the meeting and had no intention of attending a hostile meeting planned by "left-wing liberals."
"There's been no communication. You know this right here is orchestrated," Strong said on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show. "Indivisible is a group that's headed by George Soros. It's left-wing liberals. You look at it — they're mad because Kamala and Joe lost. They're mad because Trump won, and they're mad because they're getting exposed with all the waste, fraud and abuse that's going on this country. That's why we've got a $36 trillion debt."
Aside from the small, vocal group, Strong believes he has the support of his constituents. He said he has had more than 1,500 meetings and events and reached over 35,000 people with telephone town halls and many more in rural areas with mobile office hours.
"I think people understand what we're trying to do. We're trying to represent the people. We're trying to protect this district, and we're trying to be sure our jobs and people know the capabilities of North Alabama," he said.
The Marshall County Democratic Party is also planning to hold a similar town hall in Guntersville for U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) on April 1, when Congress will be in session.
"I always welcome the opportunity to meet one-on-one with constituents," Aderholt told 1819 News. "I find that individual meetings allow for more meaningful and productive discussions. These conversations give us the chance to focus on specific concerns, engage in productive dialogue, and work toward real solutions. That's why I hold office hours in my three district offices, where I meet personally with those I serve, and I'm pleased to share that a fourth office will be coming soon to Marshall County."
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