"Stand up and get loud," Dr. Craig Blair announced to a round of cheers as demonstrators sandwiched into the upper block of plaza, as rain came and went.
The scene was a sea of signs, raised fists, and American flags, many in the upside-down distress signal.
The #NoKings rally filled the courthouse plaza and lined roadways in downtown Lexington, with chants of “Silence is compliance” and “This is what democracy looks like.” pic.twitter.com/pMdApxbwvI
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"Allegiance is sworn to the Constitution — not to a party, not to a religion, and certainly not to any one person," Blair said.
Nearby roadways were lined demonstrators, who received a near-constant response of horn honks and thumbs ups.
While organizers were aiming for the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, speakers urged vigilance againstt an administration they said is adopting increasing authoritarian tactics to mute dissent.
"It means showing up today, tomorrow, and next week," an immigrant speaker said. "Every time there is an injustice."
Roughly 2,000 rallies were planned across the U.S. coinciding with a planned military parade in Washington.