Thousands Of US Protestors Ignore Social Distancing To Call For States To "Reopen"

Thousands Of US Protestors Ignore Social Distancing To Call For States To “Reopen”

With the encouragement of President Donald Trump

Hundreds of people are taking to the streets to protest against coronavirus lockdowns – with encouragement from President Donald Trump – as resentment grows against the growing restrictions. In the US, Trump is fuelling the spread of protest movements nationwide with tweets to “liberate” certain states.

In Germany, over 300 protesters gathered in the main square in Berlin to protest COVID-19 restrictions, leading to many arrests. Australian activists also staged a car convoy protest in Melbourne to highlight the plight of refugees in detention who face a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 due to overcrowded conditions.

LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020

US protesters, many wearing Donald Trump hats and shirts but not protective face masks, gathered in the Texas capital Austin on Saturday chanting “USA! USA!” and “Let us work!” While similar protests erupted in the capitals of Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia.

Signs from the American protests: