“This rally is not only about coming to support the president, but also coming [here] in support of the constitution said Jourdin Davis, a 25-year-old African American supporter from Berkeley, California. “It is about coming together in support of American values, western values and promoting our people and our country first.”
The all-day event anchored with speakers and entertainment provided a platform for conservatives to offer a different narrative. In the wake of Charlottesville, public perception was top of mind. Tommy Gunn, the event …show more content…
The president’s proponents voiced their concerns about inability to move his agenda forward.
“I would tell [the GOP] that the middle working class doesn’t have health insurance,” said Fredrick Hobbs, 53, standing tall with a makeshift cape of American flag round his neck. “Especially when I see the people that are less fortunate, or the poor who have [insurance]. And its affordable to them. I’ve been priced out of it.”
The issue of gridlock invigorated one event goer from Long Island, New York. Jimmy Mitchell is a divorced registered nurse who express his frustration with a dysfunctional government. “Either work with him or get out,” Mitchell said unsmilingly, referring to the leaders of both parties. “If you can’t support the president, get out the way.”
For many of the attendees, the event displayed solidary, coalescing around the president’s agenda, while diffusing sentiments that promote an alt-right platform.
“People here wanted things to get done and they didn’t know how to make that happen. No one was listening,” said Claudia Renteria, one of MOAR’s featured speakers, who travelled from Los Angeles to DC. “We are American, we are patriots and we support Donald