HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Nationwide “Hands Off!” rallies took place in all 50 states Saturday to oppose the Trump administration policies.
In Huntsville, nearly a thousand gathered at Big Spring Park to voice their concerns with many telling News 19 they opposed federal job cuts.
“All we are protesting against is them trying to take away our benefits and also our personnel who are very, very needed at Army and NASA,” protester Cheryl Patterson said. “Also at social security, at IRS, at the little agencies because we help a lot of people.”
Patterson is a retired federal worker from Huntsville who believes the Huntsville community has a deep respect for federal workers.
Other protesters like Becky Warren said they hope the nationwide efforts will get the President’s attention. Warren said she is a lifetime Republican but opposes President Trump’s current policies.
“I’m so disgusted by the Republicans who are in power right now that seem to only want to maintain their power and not stand up for our country,” Warren said.
The protests across the country were organized by 50501. Local organizers estimated nearly 1,000 people attended Saturday.
“We are here to raise our voices against executive overreach and authoritarianism,” Organizer Geoff Angle said.
“As a contractor for the Federal Government as well, it’s affecting us deeply,” Angle said. “The community is torn and injured and we are trying to build solidarity and help.”
According to CBS, the White House issued this statement regarding the nationwide protests.
“President Trump’s position is clear: he will always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Democrats’ stance is giving Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare benefits to illegal aliens, which will bankrupt these programs and crush American seniors.”
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