OLD SAYBROOK—Despite it being a bitterly cold and windy day, hundreds of protesters still gathered on Monday—President’s Day—in front of Old Saybrook’s Town Hall to demonstrate their objections to President Trump and Elon Musk’s actions since taking office.
They first listened to impassioned speeches and then marched as a group down Main Street cheerfully chanting slogans like, “This is what democracy looks like” and “Hey Hey, Ho Ho, these oligarchs have got to go.”
There were also larger rallies in New Haven, New London and Hartford on the same day.
All ages were present at the rally.
Opponents of the rally were small in number.
Am I the only person who noticed that while the message is pro-America, pro-Constitution, pro-Liberty, pro-religious freedom, … the American flag is missing? One flag in the background of two photos for an event supposedly attended by hundreds of people. A photo showing the hundreds of people with a sea of American flags would be more powerful. I imagine there will be similar events over the next four years as a loud minority complains about the achievements of the new administration. Plenty of opportunities to improve event messaging.
it might be worth pointing out here that the weather on the day of this event was windy. 20-30 mph winds were in the forecast with the potential for gusts up to 50 mph. I attended with my daughter, we did have flags with us but determined to leave them in the car because it was too windy.
I didn’t bring one, but I was standing next to two protesters, each waving American flags.
We need massive demonstrations! See you at the next one!
You should all stand with pride in your protesting the most disgusting and anti-American administration in history. Trump the Dump and his little boy toy Elon are ruining the lives of not only civil servants but that of all of us. More tax breaks for the multi millionaires, and who pays? Us! This is making America great? I would hate to see what defines atrocious. I was born and raised in Hadlyme, and have since moved away. Wish I was there to support and join. Keep up the good fight!!