On a cold day outside North Dakota’s Capitol, a group of about two dozen protesters gathered to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration. The protesters expressed concerns about Elon Musk’s involvement in federal spending and staffing, Project 2025, and the influence of religion on policy making. Demonstrator Alex Charuat shared his disapproval of billionaires directly influencing the government, specifically mentioning Musk’s ties to NASA. Taylor Abler displayed a sign denouncing the oligarchy of billionaires taking over the American economy and government, calling for Congress and the Senate to stand up to executive orders. Despite North Dakota voters’ strong support for Trump in previous elections, the protesters felt compelled to make their voices heard.
Among the protesters was a family trio, including Tiffany Bartole and her 12-year-old son. Bartole, visiting from Austin, Texas, expressed her concerns about racism in immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration. She emphasized the need to stand up for those without the same privilege she has and spoke out against profiling and hate in the country. Despite expecting to be the only three at the protest, Bartole and her family were heartened to find a larger group braving the cold alongside them. The protesters felt that their presence in the frigid weather added weight to their message. The demonstration in Bismarck was part of a larger Day of Protest taking place across the country to voice opposition to various government policies and actions.
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