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: A whole bunch of anti-Trump protesters rally at busy Pinellas County intersection
A whole bunch of anti-Trump protesters rally at busy Pinellas County intersection
“Largely been on the sidelines, however now not,” mentioned Paul Heinemann.
“It’s time to contribute to the trigger,” added his spouse, Noni.
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The protest they attended was one in every 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, a whole bunch of individuals confirmed up on the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Street.
“I feel if there’s a central message, the message is that we’re right here to defend the rule of legislation, we’re right here to defend the Structure, and we’re right here to defend democracy,” mentioned 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 mentioned.
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Others criticized the Trump administration’s dealing with of worldwide affairs and its dealing with of the financial system, which they really feel is on shaky floor after Trump’s tariff rollout.
“I did a bit of of the panic shopping for of stuff that I want,” mentioned Amy Hagemeier.
Hagemeier worries she’ll quickly really feel an influence.
“Scared to loss of life,” she mentioned. “I’m disabled lately. Labored for 32, and now I don’t know if I’ll be getting my Social Safety after I’m 65.”
Nonetheless, she and the others say they’ll proceed to withstand, push again, and struggle for what they imagine in.
Thursday, protesters additionally gathered on two I-275 overpasses in St. Petersburg.
WATCH: Protest led by the League of Ladies Voters and a Coalition of Pinellas Teams
Protest led by the League of Ladies Voters and a Coalition of Pinellas Teams
The organizations supplied to assist folks fill out vote-by-mail requests.
Nonetheless, not everybody agrees with these demonstrators. ABC Motion Information additionally spoke with the chief director of the Tampa Bay Younger Republicans.
He instantly 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 lately, ABC Motion Information’ Paul Lagrone visited downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg to talk instantly with folks about how they’re grading President Trump’s first 100 days.
WATCH: Folks grade Trump’s first 100 days
Folks grade Trump’s first 100 days
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