TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute residents participated in the “No Kings” protest Saturday.
Hundreds of people lined the sidewalk, congregating all around the Vigo County Courthouse.
Protestors gathered as a protest against President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions.
Speakers talked about a variety of political topics, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Protestors said they are concerned about their health care being taken away.
The rally in Terre Haute was organized by Indivisible Wabash Valley. One of the founders, Karina Moffett, said this peaceful protest is an attempt to make their voice louder than their first “No Kings” protest.
“We want the people to be able to have the power. The people are supposed to have the power, and we the people are taking our power back,” said Moffett.
Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer posted to social media during the event stating that protestors parked on an area with ongoing construction. Switzer said the county spent thousands of dollars on an irrigation system where the former jail sat, at 201 Cherry Street. Switzer said protestors destroyed it by parking on the property and whoever is responsible for organizing the event, should be responsible for paying for damages.
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