Philly 9/15: Confronting Trump’s “Town Hall” with OUT NOW! In the Streets September 21

September 16, 2020

Hundreds of people joined in an action initiated by Refuse Fascism outside of Trump’s “Town Hall Meeting” in Philadelphia on September 15. It was a wild, diverse, contemptuous and creative festival of resistance. People called out Trump’s violent white supremacy and other crimes against humanity and they were challenged to keep doing that, and to focus their righteous outrage into a mass movement of sustained, nonviolent protest not stopping until Trump is OUT, with the September 21 protests against Trump, Lies and Fascism as the next key step.

THREAD: As President Trump visited Philadelphia for the #TrumpTownHall on ABC today, protesters led by @RefuseFascism took to the streets to demand “Trump/Pence Out Now!” pic.twitter.com/1HaDvn9jky

— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) September 16, 2020

We have to use OUR power, the people in the streets, raising this demand and not stopping until the demand is met. #TrumpPenceOutNow!

.@refusefascismPH gave Trump a proper welcome for his thoroughly fascist #TrumpTownHall. pic.twitter.com/qnolfWqksN

— Trump/Pence Must Go NOW—#OutNow (@RefuseFascism) September 16, 2020

Refuse Fascism and Black Lives Matter marching towards Philadelphia City Hall tonight #Philadelphia #BlackLivesMatter #RefuseFascism #TrumpTownHall pic.twitter.com/Sr5JRbViuP

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) September 16, 2020

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From The Inquirer:

Hundreds of protesters exchanged chants and barbs with the far-outnumbered supporters of President Donald Trump from late afternoon into the night Tuesday outside the National Constitution Center, where Trump participated in a town-hall meeting, but no major physical clashes or arrests were reported by the time he left town.

The protesters, led by Refuse Fascism, a national organization that has become a regular presence at appearances by Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, chanted “We will not stop until they are gone” and held signs reading “No to fascism” and “Hate never made us great” amid rush-hour traffic on Market Street.

Video from the Temple University student newspaper

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From coverage in the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper,

‘Out now!’: Penn students join protests outside President Trump’s Philadelphia town hall

**Above and below: Penn students join protest at Trump’s “Town Hall Meeting” in Phlly.**

Philadelphia Inquirer Instagram

“Trump lied, 200,000 people died, Trump/Pence Out Now!”

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Philadelphians gathered outside, near the National Constitution Center as Trump held a town hall inside on September 15. . The scene had a heavy police presence, with protestors and supporters outside, while Trump delivered remarks about his early response to the coronavirus pandemic. . 📹 by @kristenbalderas 📸 by @monicaherndon . #pa2020 #election2020 #trumptownhall #phillyprotests

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From online coverage at the Daily Kos

Live at the Refuse Fascism protest march outside the President’s town hall in Philadelphia #Trump #TrumpTownHall #Philadelphia https://t.co/5llA9CvwKq

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) September 15, 2020

IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY, WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT A FASCIST AMERICA!

NOW IS the TIME WHEN WE MUST RISE UP and ACT to STOP the CONSOLIDATION of TRUMP MAGA FASCISM. For the lives of people here and around the world we must refuse unlawful and inhumane orders… we must fill the streets and town squares in non-violent protest—not stopping until we become millions — not relenting until this regime is no longer able to implement its program or maintain its hold on power.

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