NEW ULM, Minn. — Congressman Brad Finstad flew back to Washington from a weekend at his New Ulm home, again without any substantive meeting with his southern Minnesota constituents. Like almost every Republican who obediently and consistently sides with Trump in Congress, Finstad has been lying low to avoid the ooen and robust dialogue of a townhall. This follows advice from the Republican Congressional Re-election Committee. The committee has told members to avoid constituent meetings that could result in unwanted news coverage of growing public confusion and anger at Trump. Meanwhile Finstad’s Capitol office continues to issue news releases that suggest Finstad is in touch with MN-1 voters but the gatherings are small wth carefully screened participants. Finstad has been silent to news media requests for inteviews that might broach his unwavering Trump allegiance. Finstad has been a Trump acolyte since his loosely defined 217 appointment as Trump’s agriculural ambassador to Minnesota
Cozy, comfortable. A small breakfast chat.
Finstad. In U.S. House since 2022. Earlier with Minnesota Farm Bureau.
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Finstad. On avoiding townhalls with an explanation tyat at suggests more than it seems : “Over the past two weeks I have had the opportunity to meet with folks from all corners of the First District. I’ve had many important conversations with farmers, mayors, county commissioners, regional development commissions, city council members, small businesses owners, university officials, financial advisors, healthcare leaders, broadcasters, conservation advocates, housing groups, credit unions, and members of the National Guard.”