Demonstrators rallied and marched against President Donald Trump across Michigan and the country Saturday, including in Lansing at the state Capitol.
Speakers discussed concerns like raids by immigration enforcement, cuts to federal programs, and political violence at home and abroad.
Megan Ropeta is an organizer. Ropeta says more major rallies will come.
“This is not a sprint. This is a long game so we’re in it.”
Terry Link attended with a large puppet named “Peace Mama.” Link says he’s been protesting since 1968 and that persistence is key for any social movement.
“People get out to the streets, it starts to share. People feel like the thoughts that they have, they’re not alone. And they get strength from that. They keep pushing.”
The Trump administration has defended its actions as promoting government efficiency and restoring law and order to American cities.
