Anti-Trump Protests Continue In Newark At ‘Families First’ Rally (PHOTOS)

NEWARK, NJ — “Families first.” This was the rallying cry in Newark last weekend as residents of New Jersey’s largest city took part in yet another wave of demonstrations against the administration of President Donald Trump.

Thousands of people came together peacefully across the nation for a “Families First National Day of Action” on Saturday, with protesters accusing Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress of “defunding health care for 17 million Americans, cutting food assistance and funding ICE to separate families.”

Rallies were held in major U.S. cities including Newark, New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., Boston, Seattle and Las Vegas.

In Newark, community members gathered at Military Park carrying signs that read “Families not Billionaires.” Speakers included U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver.

According to New Jersey Citizen Action, a Newark-based nonprofit advocacy group, protesters weren’t only trying to highlight the “cruel” actions of the Trump administration – they were also rallying for “an America where every family has food on the table, health care when they need it, and safety in their own neighborhood, no matter their zip code or immigration status.”

Newark – the largest city in New Jersey – has been a hotbed for anti-Trump protests over the past few months. See Related: ‘Good Trouble’ In Newark: Rally Protests Donald Trump, Uplifts John Lewis

Anti-Trump protests in Essex County have also seen criticism from supporters of the president.

“We the people elected a strong America First leader and that's exactly what we got,” an Essex County resident said after the recent No Kings protests.

“President Trump is doing exactly what he promised during his campaign,” he added. “We all know that President Trump's second term will come to an end in 2028, so why the 'King' label?”

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