Wied Refused To Hold In-Person Town Halls, Unlike Republican Counterparts. According to NBC 26, Julie Hancock, Vice Chair of the Democratic Party in Wied's district, criticized Wied for not hosting in-person town halls like counterparts Grothman and Fitzgerald, writing, "'We want to know that Mr. Wied is on our side, and not a yes man for the President.'" [NBC 26, 2/26/25]
Constituents Converged On Wied's Office Over Medicaid Cuts; Wied Did Not Appear. According to Dairyland Patriot, constituents gathered outside Wied's office during congressional recess to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts. The group filled the vestibule after unsuccessful attempts to schedule direct meetings. Emily Tseffos, an Indivisible Fox Valley leader, said, "'We believe that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We are committed as ordinary citizens to hold our political leaders accountable.'" Wied did not appear. [Dairyland Patriot, 2/20/25]
Wied Held "Curated" Virtual Town Halls That Screened Out Tough Questions. According to Urban Milwaukee, a mental health professional from Green Bay reported her question "'didn't make the cut'" at Wied's virtual town hall. She characterized the event as "'curated,'" noting "'questions that were allowed to come through...felt like trying to get them to respond on something they already knew the answer to.'" [Urban Milwaukee, 3/13/25]
When Pressed For Specific Examples Of DOGE Fraud, Wied Could Not Name Any. According to Fox 11, when asked to identify specific examples of fraud, waste, or abuse his constituents should know about, Wied declined to provide concrete details, instead referencing the "recently passed budget and ongoing budget reconciliation processes." [Fox 11, 3/7/25]
Green Bay Mayor Called The Bill Wied Supported One That "Literally Makes The Poor Poorer And The Rich Richer." According to WFRV, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said of the Big Beautiful Bill, "'It's a bill that literally makes the poor poorer, and the rich richer.'" [WFRV, 7/30/25]
Teachers' Union Leader Told Wied To "Do Your Job And Represent All Your Constituents." According to WFRV, Jon Shelton of the American Federation of Teachers said, "'Do your job (Tony Wied) and represent all your constituents. Represent the teachers, the working families, and the kids in your community.'" [WFRV, 7/30/25]