CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Hundreds of West Virginians are raising their voices against President Donald Trump’s administration’s actions since his return to office.
On Wednesday, groups across the country hosted protests at every U.S. state capitol, including Charleston. It was a part of the “50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Day” initiative.
Chuck Ricks is one of a couple hundred protestors to gather at the WV State Capitol Building speaking out against Trump and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.
“Both in Washington and in Charleston, the rights of women, all people, the rights of immigrants, everybody are being attacked by our own government,” Ricks said.
Nevaeh Oliveras attended alongside her sisters, crying out against a series of executive orders signed by President Trump since the start of his second term. That includes a crackdown on illegal immigration, a rollback on transgender rights, and more.
“I’m scared for my family. I’m scared as a woman. I’m scared for my LGBTQ friends. I think everything is at risk of being taken away, and it’s dangerous,” Oliveras said.
Protesters say they will only continue to raise their voices for themselves and their families.
“I hope that when I’m dead and gone, I hope someone will tell them that grandpa was here fighting for the rights that they should have,” [Ricks] said.