175 Anti-Trump Protestors Rally On State Street In Newtown

Nearly 200 people braved frigid temperatures to rally Monday in Newtown against cabinet selections by President-elect Donald Trump.

The local protestors participated in a nationwide day of action against the president-elect's "climate denial cabinet." The event began with a rally at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse, followed by a march and candlelight vigil at State Street and East Center Avenue.

Organizers say 175 people attended to voice opposition to the president-elect's picks for the Environmental Protection Agency, energy secretary, secretary of the interior and secretary of state.

Here's how organizers described the event:

Huge signs spelling out “NO CLIMATE CHANGE CABINET” were held at on outdoor vigil at the intersection of State Street and Center Avenue. Attendees were urged to call Senators Toomey and Casey to demand they vote against confirmation of nominees who deny the science of climate change. Organizers distributed the Senators’ phone numbers to all in attendance.

The controversial nominations include Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, Rick Perry as Energy Secretary, and Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior.

PHOTO: Contributed, Steve Bacher