Some protesters demonstrating at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday are demanding the state be reopened and Dr. Anthony Fauci be fired.
“Fire Fauci!” a group of people chanted. A Trump flag and Texas state flags are visible in the crowd.
Chant of “Fire Fauci!” pic.twitter.com/Vj4aQhtQs7
— Manny Fernandez (@mannyNYT) April 18, 2020
“Let us work! Let us work!” was another chant shouted by the protesters.
Chant of “Let us work!” pic.twitter.com/6dXgDwKn3y
— Manny Fernandez (@mannyNYT) April 18, 2020
Rally’s underway on sidewalk outside State Capitol in Austin pic.twitter.com/13EZor2ZCD
— Manny Fernandez (@mannyNYT) April 18, 2020
The rally, called “You Can’t Close America,” is just the latest in a number of protests taking part in state capitols across the nation.
Protests have broken out in North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan, and several other states.
People take part in a protest for “Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine” at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan on April 15, 2020. JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images
President Donald Trump appeared to show support to the protesters in a series of tweets Friday, where he called for states to be “liberated.”
“LIBERATE MINNESOTA,” LIBERATE MICHIGAN,” and “LIBERATE VIRGINIA” all appeared in tweets sent by the president.
LIBERATE MINNESOTA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
LIBERATE MICHIGAN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
Trump announced federal guidelines this week for reopening the country.
