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.
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.