Hundreds Participate In Trump/MacArthur Protest

BEDMINSTER, NJ — More than 150 activists attended the “Summer of Resistance” protests outside Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf club with a motorcade and die-in on Sunday.

The protests were timed to coincide with the arrival of guests attending the President’s fundraiser for Congressman Tom MacArthur.

“We have convened from all corners of the state to continue to voice the people’s opposition to the policy priorities of this administration,” said Analilia Mejia, Director of New Jersey Working Families, which sponsored the event. “Our intentions are clear. We seek to peacefully announce that it is no longer business as usual in Bedminster, New Jersey or even in our great nation.”

A “People’s Motorcade” and a die-in were held near the property to highlight opposition to the MacArthur/Trump amendments to the American Health Care Act and the elimination of affordable and accessible healthcare.

Participants included MacArthur constituents such as Suzy Zander from Burlington County.

“We are dismayed at the misguided goals of our congressman and this administration. We are standing up for the 23 million Americans who will find themselves sick and without options if these two succeed," Zander stated.

Activists also called attention to the negative effects the Trump budget will have on their communities, and their demands to seek truth from the administration in light of the President’s attempts to dissuade former FBI Director, James Comey from investigating Russian ties within Trump’s circle.

“We must continue to show our true patriotism by demanding our government stay true to its principles and vision. If it means denouncing actions from the Executive-in-Chief, so be it,” said Jim Girvan from We the People NJ-07, co-sponsor of the day's actions.

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