Fresh footage has surfaced from Representative Chuck Edwardsโ contentious town hall in Asheville, North Carolina, offering a clearer and more explosive look at the moment a veteran was forcibly removed after berating the Republican congressman. While the initial video that circulated was zoomed in on Edwards, this new angle fully captures the veteran’s rage, defiance, and the moment security intervened.
As seen in the extended footage, the veteran stands up mid-meeting, visibly shaking with anger, and unleashes a tirade of abuse at Edwards, condemning his lack of support for veterans.
“Do your job that you were sent there to do, to represent us all! Iโm a veteran, and you donโt give a f** about me! F*** you!”*
The raw emotion in his voice echoes through the auditorium as security quickly closes in, attempting to de-escalate the situation. Despite being surrounded by four officers, he continues to shout in frustration as he is led out of the venue. The audience’s reaction is a mix of shock, applause, and laughter. It’s a stark reflection of the tensions simmering beneath the surface.
“The Only Time the Government Pulls Out Troops…”
The reaction online has been equally explosive. A viral Reddit thread discussing the new footage has amassed thousands of upvotes, with one comment in particular striking a chord:
“The only time the US government will pull out their troops, when they don’t like what they are saying.”
Others noted how the mediaโs framing of the event seems designed to discredit the veteran, pointing to how some outlets have referred to him as a “self-described veteran” rather than outright acknowledging his service.
“Trying to rip away any validity he has. F**inโ scum Fox,”* one user wrote.
Another user drew historical parallels to the Bonus Army protests of 1932, when veterans were violently removed from Washington, D.C., after demanding compensation.
“Finally, an American with a spine,” one commenter reminded.
Edwards later called the outburst โunfortunateโ, stating that while he welcomes debate, โa person shouting expletives in a public setting does not fit that bill.โ
However, this incident is just one in a growing trend. Republican lawmakers have been advised to avoid town halls altogether, fearing that encounters like these will further expose voter dissatisfaction. But as Ashevilleโs heated exchange proves, avoiding public forums wonโt stop the outrage, especially from those who feel abandoned by the very people they voted for.
With veterans, working-class Americans, and even former Trump voters increasingly voicing their frustrations, how many more town halls will spiral into chaos before lawmakers start listening?
