PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — On the primary day of Might, protesters in Dunedin declared Mayday, a sign of the misery they’re feeling 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second time period.
WATCH: Tons of of anti-Trump protesters rally at busy Pinellas County intersection
Tons of of anti-Trump protesters rally at busy Pinellas County intersection
“Principally been on the sidelines, however now not,” stated Paul Heinemann.
“It’s time to contribute to the trigger,” added his spouse, Noni.
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The protest they attended was certainly one of many throughout the nation on Thursday, a part of a grassroots motion known as 50501: fifty protests, fifty states, sooner or later.
As for the Dunedin protest, tons of of individuals confirmed up on the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Highway.
“I believe if there’s a central message, the message is that we’re right here to defend the rule of regulation, we’re right here to defend the Structure, and we’re right here to defend democracy,” stated Brandt Robinson, the organizer.
Protesters like Robinson took a stand for due course of.
“All human beings right here, no matter their standing, are entitled to due course of,” he stated.
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Others criticized the Trump administration’s dealing with of world affairs and its dealing with of the economic system, which they really feel is on shaky floor after Trump’s tariff rollout.
“I did somewhat of the panic shopping for of stuff that I would like,” stated Amy Hagemeier.
Hagemeier worries she’ll quickly really feel an affect.
“Scared to demise,” she stated. “I’m disabled just lately. Labored for 32, and now I don’t know if I’ll be getting my Social Safety once I’m 65.”
Nevertheless, she and the others say they’ll proceed to withstand, push again, and battle for what they consider in.
Thursday, protesters additionally gathered on two I-275 overpasses in St. Petersburg.
WATCH: Protest led by the League of Girls Voters and a Coalition of Pinellas Teams
Protest led by the League of Girls Voters and a Coalition of Pinellas Teams
The organizations provided to assist individuals fill out vote-by-mail requests.
Nevertheless, not everybody agrees with these demonstrators. ABC Motion Information additionally spoke with the chief director of the Tampa Bay Younger Republicans.
He straight addressed the issues about authorities overreach and what Trump has executed throughout his first 100 days in workplace.
WATCH: Jake Hoffman, government director of the Tampa Bay Younger Republicans
Jake Hoffman, government director of the Tampa Bay Younger Republicans
And just lately, ABC Motion Information’ Paul Lagrone visited downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg to talk straight with individuals about how they’re grading President Trump’s first 100 days.
WATCH: Individuals grade Trump’s first 100 days
Individuals grade Trump’s first 100 days
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