Area Residents Join Nationwide Protests Against the Fascism of Trump's Republicans

Editor’s note: Photos of the protest in Farmington by Dr Frank Gerratana.

Across the country, people of conscience stood up in protests against the fascism of the Republican Party and their President, Donald Trump (R).

*Former Rep Peter Tercyak (D-26) and Bryan Sabin. Photo by Dr Frank Gerratana.*

The Republicans of President Trump have made cuts, including to health care, food, household heating, housing, renewable energy and are even planning cuts to Social Security.

*Rep Mike Demicco (D). Photo by Dr Frank Gerratana.*

Meanwhile, Republicans have increased funding for the ICE agency, which critics say is a form of secret police being sent into communities to capture and deport American residents.

*Riju Das, Derek Slap and another protester. Photo by Dr Frank Gerratana.*

Trump and Congressional Republicans are now attempting the strongarm Democrats to accept a budget that makes further draconian cuts.

*Larry Levesque and Carol Montessi. Photo by Dr Frank Gerratana.*

Trump also been nationalizing state National Guard troops to invade American cities, particularly those governed by people of color and Democrats.

*Sen Derek Slap (D-5). Photo by Dr Frank Gerratana.*

Meanwhile, Trump has declared that it a crime to hold views that disagree with Republican dogma and has directed federal law enforcement resources against dissent.