Hundreds Gather in NYC to Protest President Trump's First Visit Since Inaguration
A few hundred protesters lined up on the sidewalks along Manhattan's West Side Highway, hoping for a chance to boo Donald Trump's motorcade as he makes his first trip back to New York since becoming president of the United States.
Protesters yelling "Shame" at ppl going to #Intrepid gala with @realDonaldTrump @WNYC pic.twitter.com/hnb8OVP97d
— Rebeca Ibarra (@RebeIbarraC) May 4, 2017
Trump was scheduled to attend an evening dinner with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull aboard the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft carrier that is now a museum.
New York was the scene of several huge demonstrations in the early days of Trump's presidency. Thursday's rally was a much smaller affair.
But tell us how you really feel. @realDonaldTrump #intrepid @WNYC pic.twitter.com/M8DC4SdZ4i
— Rebeca Ibarra (@RebeIbarraC) May 4, 2017
Protesters near the Intrepid held signs saying "Dump Trump" and chanted "Not my president."Â Some passing cars honked in support.
New Yorkers in front of the Intrepid chanting "No ban, no wall. This country was made for all." pic.twitter.com/CtD2KtK1go
— Mirela Iverac (@mirelaiverac) May 4, 2017
 A small group of Trump supporters also gathered along the roadway, holding signs that said, "Thank God for Trump" and "Deport illegal aliens."
The dinner was being held to commemorate a World War II battle that reinforced the ties between the U.S. and Australia.
