HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (WKRC) — President Donald Trump’s return to the Tri-State was met with both support and protest.
Saturday was also the fourth “No Kings” march nationwide, this time with an emphasis on early voting and turnout for midterms. A lot more protesters were out in Cincinnati because of that, but plenty of Trump supporters could be found in line for the rally at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena.
“Trump has come in and changed everything for our families, our loved ones,” said Indiana resident Michelle Sims Hope.
“If they get out of his way, think of the change he would make,” Darren Sims Hope added.
Trump is still drawing enthusiastic crowds, but those waiting in line Saturday knew this was for an intense and difficult election.
“We’re lacking in people voting in midterms, and we really need to rally the vote. So I’m hoping that he really gets that message across to people,” said Indiana resident Angie Morgan.
President Donald Trump’s return to the Tri-State was met with both support and protest. Saturday was also the fourth “No Kings” march nationwide, this time with an emphasis on early voting and turnout for midterms. A lot more protesters were out in Cincinnati because of that, but plenty of Trump supporters could be found in line for the rally at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena. (WKRC)
“And I think people are always blaming for the economy or blaming for gas prices. It doesn’t matter what president you have, they don’t have control over that,” said David Holman of Covington.
Even with a murky picture of the future, political divides were stark between ralliers and protesters, with the two sides giving very different grades for the current presidency.
“Fabulous. Excellent. A-plus, plus, plus, plus,” one rally attendee said.
“Oh, F-minus. Yeah, way worse than the first one,” a protester stated.
President Donald Trump’s return to the Tri-State was met with both support and protest. Saturday was also the fourth “No Kings” march nationwide, this time with an emphasis on early voting and turnout for midterms. A lot more protesters were out in Cincinnati because of that, but plenty of Trump supporters could be found in line for the rally at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena. (WKRC)
One common theme on the protest line: They wished they didn’t have to show up there at all.
“I graduated here from NKU, and I’m sad that a place of higher learning is hosting a rally for hate, ignorance and pedophilia,” Ron Turner of Newport said.
“I study Black history as well, so it’s the same conversation. We just want it to be heard. We’re tired of being silenced,” Precious Royal, an NKU student, explained.
Away from the rally and over the river, No Kings rallies were taking shape in downtown Cincinnati, Middletown and in 2,100 towns elsewhere. One organizer says the No Kings movement starting last year should put Democrats in play for midterms.
“To have built up such a momentum that a Republican president has to campaign in deep red areas, that means that we’re being impactful with our message. We’re sharing that we can have a better future,” said Constance Miller of No Elegy Needed.
Even at a highly charged political event, it turns out not everyone is political. One man waiting in line from Manchester said he was there because it’s a historic moment. He wants to look back on it years from now and remeber the time he heard a sitting president give a speech.
