A group of Wisconsin residents claim they were denied entry to a town hall meeting held by Democratic Congressman Tim Walz. Katrina Patterson, speaking to Fox News Digital, said she attended the event hoping to ask Walz about his stance on potential future cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits. However, Patterson and others were reportedly told they could not enter the venue.
According to Patterson, event staff did not provide a clear explanation for the denial of entry. The incident has raised questions about who is allowed to attend public forums hosted by elected officials. Critics argue that such events should be open to all constituents, regardless of their political affiliation or planned questions. Supporters of Congressman Walz have yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. The event was held on March 25, 2025, and focused on a range of issues affecting the district.
Wisconsin Residents Denied Entry to Congressman Walz's Town Hall
Several Wisconsin residents were reportedly denied entry to a town hall event hosted by Congressman Tim Walz. Katrina Patterson, one of those turned away, stated she wished to question Walz about potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Event staff cited unspecified reasons for denying entry to the individuals. The incident has sparked debate regarding access to political events and transparency.