There are increasing numbers of protests in cities across the United States, triggered by the Trump Administration’s deportation pronouncement, policies,
Last count I saw from 50501 was about 8.6M. Traditional media is reporting about 5M. 50501 is probably including even small protests as this was done nearly everywhere including less official ones in small towns while trad media is probably only including the fully official larger ones.
With protests going on all over the country, I don’t see how ANY count can be accurate. Further, there are many supporters who would never attend a protest. I am one of them. I encourage others to go, but I can participate in other ways, like actively posting on social media.
Add up the protesters, the keyboard warriors, and the many other forms of resistance, and we’ll hit the 3.5% mark.
Last count I saw from 50501 was about 8.6M. Traditional media is reporting about 5M. 50501 is probably including even small protests as this was done nearly everywhere including less official ones in small towns while trad media is probably only including the fully official larger ones.
Or trad media is doing what it always does, minimizing progressive turnout and exaggerating right-wing numbers.
With protests going on all over the country, I don’t see how ANY count can be accurate. Further, there are many supporters who would never attend a protest. I am one of them. I encourage others to go, but I can participate in other ways, like actively posting on social media.
Add up the protesters, the keyboard warriors, and the many other forms of resistance, and we’ll hit the 3.5% mark.