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Response to donald Trump’s indictment
Protesters take to the streets of Goleta to show their support of former President
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By CALEB BEEGHLY
NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT
Last Tuesday, in the midst of constant honking — both in support and protest of the event — supporters of former President Donald Trump peacefully gathered on the corner of Hollister Avenue and Storke Road in Goleta on Wednesday in order to show their solidarity with former President Trump.
Equipped with flags and signs, the demonstration of support (and protest) came in response to Mr.
Trump’s indictment.
Just like any political gathering, there will be people there for different reasons and goals. The event organizers, Charles and Linda (who preferred to not give their last names) explained their reasons for gathering, which represent the two main reasons for most of the other supporters.
Generally, the Trump supporters were there, simply, to show their support, although with different reasonings.
To some, the indictment is seen as a political move where the current political power, i.e. the Biden administration, is attacking a political candidate in order to silence him. Charles likened the indictment to a ‘witch hunt’ due to Mr. Trump being impeached twice and then acquitted twice. To them the indictment seems like a false accusation. For others (although many supporters might hold a version of both views), the indictment of Mr. Trump is seen as an attack on the morals and values that Mr. Trump holds, such as the First Amendment and liberty.
In regards to the First Amendment, one Trump supporter, Mark Vampola, said “We have a right to be here, and they have a right to their middle fingers.” To some, the perceived immediate dismissal of what the Trump supporters are trying to convey and refusal to listen to the Trump supporters (although this can go both ways) can seem like ‘the Left’ is trying to silence them. Mr. Vampola continued, “We need to be a fair two-party country with open dialogue, and that no longer
