Locals Concerned by President Trump Crowd Into Congressman Hultgren's Office

About 65 people crowded into U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren's office in Campton Hills on Tuesday, according to the Daily Herald and the Beacon News. The group expressed their concern over recent executive orders and cabinet nominations made by President Trump.

Rep. Hultgren's district, the Illinois 14th, stretches from the Fox River Valley to the Wisconsin border. The Republican's district includes Batavia, Geneva, Oswego, Plainfield, St. Charles and Yorkville.

Map via GovTrack.us

While many in the group tried to enter the office, staffer Beth Goncher told the group she could only meet with two people due to space constraints.

Geneva resident Bill Scown and Batavia resident Howard Miller were allowed to met with Goncher to express their concerns about President Trump. The meeting was recorded by the Daily Herald.

"He's issuing all these executive orders without advice from [the] State [department] or the Department of Justice," Scown said. "He appears to not understand the boundaries of his office. He acts as if he is unconstrained by law."

Staffer Beth Goncher nodded and took notes while Scown was speaking. On Monday, her boss issued a statement critical of the president's order on immigration.

"I believe we can and must continue to strive for that balance of compassion and security,” Rep. Hultgren said the statement. “Unfortunately, the President's executive order is overly broad and its interpretation has been inconsistent and confused. This has led to unintended consequences, like the barring of legal permanent residents and the rejection of Syrian Christians at the airport, a religious minority that was supposed to be protected by the executive order.

Rep. Hultgren said, "We should have our arms open to those who are fleeing oppression and seeking safety, not turning them away at the door."

Howard Miller told the Daily Herald that the congressman's statement was "weak."

"He didn't stand up and say it's immoral, illegal, and we should ban it," Miller said.

An aide at Rep. Hultgren's office in Washington D.C. said the congressman plans on holding public meetings on the issue soon.

Map showing Representative Hultgren's office near Campton Hills.

Photo from Representative Hultgren's website.