
North Carolina GOP town hall turns heated as self-described veteran escorted out by security
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Town hall hosted by North Carolina Republican Congressman grew heated as a man who identified himself as a veteran was removed by security, video shows.
"In my view, the debt crisis has been largely ignored far too long and the time is now to fix how Washington works. To that end, I was proud to vote recently for the House budget resolution which provides the framework," Edwards was heard telling the audience before being interrupted by boos and jeers. He then said, "And you wonder why folks don’t want to do these town halls." Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
Moments later, a man in the audience started shouting at Edwards, saying "You have nothing to say but lies. You’re lying. I’m a veteran, and you don’t give a f--- about me!"