WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Wilkes-Barre, a boisterous crowd gathered for a Hands-Off! protest. The crowd on Public Square held signs, heard speakers, and expressed dissatisfaction with job layoffs, social service cuts, and policies they claim are putting the country in peril.
28/22 News asked if they think these rallies will have an impact on policy in Washington.
Protests gather in Scranton to say ‘Hands off!’ to Trump administriation
"I hope so if they're paying attention. I call my congresspeople all of the time and send them letters. That's important, too so. But I'm here just to show support for the effort because we have to show them we're not happy with what's going on," said Protester Martha Franklin.
"The veterans fought for freedom, they didn't fight for fascism, and we all, the people, deserve not to be treated this way," Action Together NEPA Member and Organizer Kayla Johnson stated.
Besides Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Hands Off! Rallies were held throughout Pennsylvania, including Stroudsburg, Williamsport, and Lewisburg.
