Anti-Trump protesters in Tampa joined largest mobilization against his second term last Saturday, and at one point were faced with Trump supporters and far-right neo-fascist Proud Boys.

Thousands gathered outside City Hall in Downtown Tampa, coordinating with 70 Florida cities in the “No Kings Day” protests. The nationwide action coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Dawn Choate traveled to downtown Tampa from Jacksonville to speak out against the president’s policies with .

“We wanted to make it known that veterans are not OK with what’s going on in America right now,” Choate, who is affiliated with 50501 Veterans, told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “(Pro-Trump veterans) know that we fought so that people could come here and live the life. They shouldn’t be deporting people without due process. It’s very upsetting as a vet knowing other veterans are supporting this president and this administration.”

A handful of counter-protesters wearing “Make America Great Again” hats and some in Proud Boys gear, were met with chants of “Shame” from the “No Kings” crowd.


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