'No Kings' Protest Well-Attended, Peaceful
On a muggy Saturday morning at the corner of Route 3 and William Street, protestors gathered once again to express their concerns about actions being taken in the United States around immigration and the growing amount of power being consolidated under the current president.
This march was one of approximately 2,000 across the country dubbed the “No Kings” protest. Stafford Democratic Committee Chair Howard Rudat estimated the crowd size at about 1,000 people. That would best the 800 estimated people who attended the “Hands Off” protest in April held at the same location.
Below we’ve gathered select videos and photos taken by Advance Intern Arianna Salvador, local photographer and frequent book reviewer Penny A Parrish, and Advance Correspondent Hank Silverberg.
Marchers reported that most people who drove past during the event were supportive. (Video by Arianna Salvador)
Horns, flags, and a general upbeat feeling defined the day. (Video by Penny A Parrish)
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Well done, Fredericksburg!
SAVING THE COUNTRY FROM TRUMP
Everyone has to help get the word of mouth out to the people who don’t have social media.
If you want to get rid of Trump then we have to get the Democrats the majority.
Make sure you vote for Democrat representatives in 2026. OTHERWISE TRUMP AND HIS CORRUPT NETWORK WILL CONTINUE THEIR DESTRUCTION OF AMERICA
FOR NOW ——-///-
Everyone has to educate their House and Senate representatives about Trump raping women and children. Everyone has to educate them that Trump is doing everything in his power to cover that up. Call, write letters and emails to your representatives.
There are a few representatives that don't know how evil/corrupt Trump and his network actually are. Almost all of the republicans know. They are just such lowlifes that they are worried about losing their jobs once everyone finds out.
THE EPSTEIN/TRUMP FILES HAVE TO BE RELEASED.
H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act has to get the majority vote for that to happen.
Don’t let the Republican representatives convince you they voted for this. THAT’S A LIE. They voted for H.R. 668 intended to clear Trump’s name from the sealed files.
Republicans are nothing more than paid voters
THIS IS A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY