Downing toes Republican talking points during talk of Iran, SAVE America Act and ICE protests

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 1,383

Last Updated: 1 day, 14 hours ago

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A lot has happened since Montana Congressman Troy Downing held his last telephone town hall.

Half of the state’s all-Republican delegation announced it would not seek re-election, leaving Downing as the only incumbent standing for possible re-election in November. And while the landscape across Montana and the country has changed — the U.S has initiated military actions in both Venezuela and Iran — what remains similar is that Downing clings closely to the Trump administration’s …

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