Protesters lined Humphrey Street || Monica Sager A man dressed in Revolutionary War garb for the protest || Monica Sager Signs in the crowd || Monica Sager A sign called for Amazon’s Alexa to change the president || Monica Sager Percy the dog showed his support || Monica Sager People came out in droves to the rally || Monica Sager A sign took the classic “No Parking” but crossed out the first three letters || Monica Sager Women spoke of how Jesus is their king, not President Donald Trump || Monica Sager 
Rep. Seth Moulton was at the rally briefly || Donna Rice, Marblehead Current One hat read “Make America Gay Again” || Monica Sager Signs listed what people think are President Donald Trump’s faults || Monica Sager One sign called out Fox News || Monica Sager A sign played off of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream” || Monica Sager A woman listed President Donald Trump’s traits || Monica Sager A rhyming sign || Monica Sager A couple sat at the protest and held signs together || Monica Sager About 450 protesters were present || Monica Sager A sign called for President Donald Trump to “put down the crown” ||. Monica Sager People lined Humphrey Street ||. Monica Sager Protesters came out for the No Kings Rally || Monica Sager One sign called out ICE || Monica Sager Jill Borten stands with the umbrella with her friend || Monica Sager About 450 people came to the No Kings Rally in Swampscott || Monica Sager People called out the urgency of the protest || Monica Sager There were people along Humphrey Street protesting Saturday. || Monica Sager There were signs for transgender rights || Monica Sager Umbrellas shared messages too || Monica Sager Signs called out the Supreme Court || Monica Sager Someone made a new acronym for GOP || Monica Sager People stood up against President Donald Trump || Monica Sager 
A sign read that “Justice is what love looks like in public” || Monica Sager A sign calls out kings, dictators and felons || Monica Sager Colorful signs called President Donald Trump a clown || Monica Sager A woman makes her sign || Monica Sager atelyn Bradley, Cathy Kaplin and family protest || Monica Sager 
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Signs were made to protest President Donald Trump || Monica Sager Children held signs. || Monica Sager Barbie Smith dressed up as a frog || Monica Sager Michael Paquette organized the event || Monica Sager
About 450 people gathered along Humphrey Street at King’s Beach on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and his administration’s undertakings.
Since returning to office, Trump has fulfilled campaign promises such as clamping down on illegal immigration with ICE raids, pardoning people who took part in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and making countless federal cuts. Most recently, Trump commuted the sentence of former Rep. George Santos who was previously convicted of wire-fraud and identity theft. He submitted an emergency request to the Supreme Court to allow a National Guard deployment in the Chicago area, and the president also announced the U.S. is in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, characterizing suspected traffickers as “unlawful combatants.”
“It just goes to show you people don’t like what’s going on with this country, and they want to be heard,” said Michael Paquette, who organized Saturday’s event. “It continues to make a difference. It’s not just a one time thing. There’s a tide that’s turning. It’s not a waste of time.”
People came out in groups, and even dogs showed their support. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) also made an appearance briefly.
Some wore costumes, like Burger King crowns, a Revolutionary War soldier, dinosaurs and a frog.
People held signs, varying in messages like “No fauk-king way,” “You need to read the Constitution,” “Alexa, change president,” “Project 1776 was better,” and “Super callous fascist racist extra braggadocious.” One woman was even making her sign while at the rally.
The rally will continue in Marblehead on Saturday at 4 p.m. A group protests outside of Town Hall every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. as well.
