GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Demonstrators gathered in Green Bay and Appleton Saturday as part of No Kings rallies held across the country.
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Participants marched through downtown areas in both cities, joining similar events nationwide. Organizers say the rallies were aimed at giving people a chance to express their views on government and national issues.
At the Appleton rally, Matthew Bennett of Brillion, a 35-year Army National Guard veteran, said he felt it was important to speak out.
“Because there’s so much going wrong in the government today… We’ve got to stand up for it. Stand up for the people,” Bennett said.
Also in Appleton, April Flom said economic concerns were a major factor in attending.
“We’re getting taxed more and more… and it’s hard to make ends meet,” Flom said.
At the Green Bay rally, Kara Vincent said showing up in person matters.
“If we don’t show up, we’re not showing what we’re feeling or believing,” Vincent said. “This is coming out and being here as a community.”
Similar rallies were held in cities across the United States throughout the day.
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The Wisconsin GOP provided the following statement in response to the protests:
“The only wannabe king in Wisconsin is Tony Evers. He unilaterally raised taxes for 400 years and continues to try to consolidate power in the Executive Branch with the help of the far-left Supreme Court. While these protesters cry wolf, Republicans are delivering real results for every Wisconsinite.”
Wisconsin GOP Spokesperson Anika Rickard
