ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) — A coalition of Pinellas County organizations mobilized to stop what they say is an assault on the nation and the Constitution. Those who agree with the Trump Administration said voters gave President Trump a mandate for stronger immigration policies and to cut back on federal spending.
Dozens of people lined street corners in St. Petersburg Saturday as part of what organizers call a national day of outrage.
“There is a ton of people out here, we all want the same thing. We want to protect our freedoms and protect democracy,” said Kimberly Landry, a protestor.
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The rally brought together people who said the Trump administration has increased drastic attempts to dismantle government. Critics said a few examples are cutting the federal workforce, proposed cuts to crucial programs, attacks on those who are marginalized through its immigration policy, and undermining democracy by threatening to hold funding against those who disagree with the president…