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'No Kings' protest in Milwaukee, thousands rally against Trump
‘No Kings’ protest in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, protesters packed Cathedral Square for the No Kings rally against what they described as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies.
MILWAUKEE – From Brookfield to downtown Milwaukee, thousands of people protested as part of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies against President Donald Trump and his administration.
The local demonstrations fell on a big day in Washington, taking place hours before a massive festival, parade and concert to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday. It coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday.
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Local perspective:
In Milwaukee, protesters packed Cathedral Square for the No Kings protest. The signs, chants and more were part of a nationwide movement to denounce what organizers describe as the president’s authoritarian policies.
“He is taking a sledgehammer to the Constitution, and he does it with reckless abandonment,” said William Walter, Our Wisconsin Revolution executive director. “There is no savior coming, all of you are the resistance.”
“We have a king today. That shouldn’t be seen as hyperbole. That is the reality that we’re living in,” protest organizer Ben Dombrowski said.
People carried American flags and signs made at home. They came from different parts of the state, but they all have the same message.
“People are upset. We have a president that is celebrating his birthday in Washington today and spending millions of dollars over there, while we’re cutting Medicaid and SNAP benefits, job aid,” said organizer Andy Guss.
“We love democracy, and we believe that we are stronger together, where everyone is taken care of. That’s patriotism,” said protester Carol Bahrke. “We just want to make sure the world knows not all of us feel the same was as this Republican MAGA administration.”
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People who attended the rally say the president has defied the courts and attacked civil rights.
“We want people to know we love America, we love democracy, and we don’t like what’s happening,”
The other side:
FOX6 News did not see any counter-protesters at the downtown Milwaukee rally. A supporter of Trump’s in Brookfield said he did not want to speak on camera.
FOX6 News reached out to the White House and the Republican Party of Wisconsin for comment on Saturday’s protests but did not immediately hear back.
By the numbers:
Organizers believe roughly 10,000 people attended the Milwaukee rally. Police have not confirmed that number or provided an estimate.
The Source: FOX6 News spoke to protesters for this report. There were no counter-protesters, and a supporter of President Donald Trump declined to speak on camera. Requests for comment from the White House and the Republican Party of Wisconsin have not been answered. Information about the nationwide protests and parade in Washington is from previous coverage, including from the Associated Press and FOX News.
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Travelers see shorter lines at Milwaukee Mitchell despite the ongoing partial government shutdown
MILWAUKEE — Despite a partial government shutdown causing long TSA lines at airports across the country, travelers at Milwaukee Mitchell airport are experiencing short wait times ahead of spring break.
John Wahlen and his colleague Joe Orendorf were coming back home from North Carolina and prepared for a much different scene.
“We were remarkably surprised that it was as easy as it was,” Wahlen said.
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A national TSA spokesperson told TMJ4 that over 3,450 TSA officers called out across the country on Thursday. The national call-out rate was at 11.83% percent, the highest since the shutdown began.
While the TSA could not provide specific numbers for Milwaukee Mitchell, the airport was not in the top-10 for call-out rates.
The highest percentages of call-offs came from much larger airports, including George Bush Intercontinental in Houston at 44 percent, Atlanta at almost 41 percent, and Baltimore at 37 percent.
“We were in smaller airports, Raleigh-Durham, I think we waited for two people, and one of them was him,” Orendorf said.
Watch: Travelers see shorter lines at Milwaukee Mitchell despite the ongoing partial government shutdown
Travelers see shorter lines at Milwaukee Mitchell despite the ongoing partial government shutdown
A spokesperson for Milwaukee Mitchell told TMJ4 that around 11,000 people are expected this Friday and Saturday, and next Friday and Saturday as spring break travel peaks.
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA agents, meaning a resolution may be on the horizon. Travelers, including Selena Mauricio, said they are thankful for the agents who are still showing up.
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“Their jobs aren’t easy, and I commend the ones that still come to work, definitely,” Mauricio said.
This story was reported on-air by Brendyn Jones and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
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MILWAUKEE — A truck drove through the Grace Coffee Co. in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on early Friday morning, the owners announced in a social media post.
Due to the extensive damage that was done, the coffee shop will be closed until further notice.
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“We’re incredibly grateful no one was hurt, and we’ll keep you updated as we begin repairs,” the coffee shop said in the post.
TMJ4 reached out to the Milwaukee Police Department but have yet to hear back.
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