Politics & Government
Trump Protesters Channel Gritty Tuesday In Philly [PHOTOS]
President Donald Trump was in Philadelphia Tuesday speaking at an electrical contractor convention, and of course protesters showed up.
PHILADELPHIA – President Donald Trump spoke to attendees of the National Electrical Contractors Convention Tuesday in Philadelphia. And of course protesters showed up to express their anger over the president and his policies.
What made Tuesday's demonstrations different is the use of a new Philly icon: Gritty.
Protesters channeled the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, who was first derided and now appears to be widely loved by Philadelphians, in denouncing the president.
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Many of the signs used by protesters contain adult language, so you've been warned about the contents before you read on to see the signs.
Trump spoke to attendees about the economic gains under his administration and future job gains thanks to trade deals with Mexico and Canada.
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See some of the protesters' signs below, but be warned of adult content:
Here’s the sign I made for the Trump protest in Philly today pic.twitter.com/gKi2zsDEbA
— Brodfard (@bthny) October 2, 2018
Behold #Gritty, instant icon of the Resistance! #TrumpInPhilly #Philly pic.twitter.com/ulkVMkApI9
— Toomey will vote for the attempted rapist (@ToomeyMemes) October 2, 2018
A protest against Trump’s visit to philly is about to take the streets led by Gritty. “Fuck Trump, Fuck Pence, Fuck Your Wall and Fuck Your fence.” pic.twitter.com/r7Vf5wslF6
— Joshua Albert (@jpegjoshua) October 2, 2018
“Gritty hates Trump” chants — I think that counts as number four pic.twitter.com/Dj6mXuTByY
— Michaela Winberg (@mwinberg_) October 2, 2018
AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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