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Protests Turn Violent at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Town Hall in Georgia

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth, Georgia faced significant disruptions, with police deploying Tasers and making arrests during the event.

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At Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent town hall in Acworth, Georgia, protests escalated into chaos as police arrested three attendees, two of whom were stunned with Tasers. Greene faced continuous interruptions while addressing her supporters, prompting her to firmly assert that the event was a town hall, not a protest. Police had anticipated the disruptions and had a strong security presence, which included managing aggressive confrontations with protesters. Greene praised law enforcement's response, dismissing the protesters as ‘deranged’ and attributing their presence to Democratic funding. Similar events across the country indicate a growing trend of hostility at town halls.

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  • Marjorie Taylor Greene held a town hall meeting where several protesters were arrested, with two being stunned with a Taser by police for disrupting the event.
  • The event faced protests and interruptions, highlighting tensions surrounding Greene's support for Trump and controversial topics like immigration.
  • Greene maintained that the town hall was meant to be peaceful and criticized the protesters for disrupting the meeting, defending the police response.

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The disruptions were caused by multiple protesters who repeatedly interrupted the event, prompting police to remove several attendees and use Tasers on two individuals.

Greene expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating, 'I'm glad they got thrown out. That's exactly what I wanted to see happen. This isn't a political rally or a protest. I held a town hall tonight. You know who was out of line? The protesters.'

The event had tight security, with attendance limited to pre-registered constituents from Greene's district. Multiple law enforcement agencies were present, including the Acworth Police Department, Cobb County Police, and the Georgia State Patrol.

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