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‘Resistance reigns’: Flash-mob protesters invade park near Trump’s plush LA golf club (PHOTOS) | ‘Resistance reigns’: Flash-mob protesters invade park near Trump’s plush LA golf club (PHOTOS) |
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A crowd of protesters invaded a park adjoining President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles golf course on Saturday to spell out the word ‘resist’ near the luxury resort. | |
Members of the Indivisible organization, a self-described grassroots campaign opposing the president, lay down on a stretch of grass in front of the Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes. | Members of the Indivisible organization, a self-described grassroots campaign opposing the president, lay down on a stretch of grass in front of the Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes. |
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The flash-mob-like protest saw some 200 Indivisible supporters pose for aerial pictures after forming a series of human chains to spell out the word ‘resist’. | The flash-mob-like protest saw some 200 Indivisible supporters pose for aerial pictures after forming a series of human chains to spell out the word ‘resist’. |
With the help of former congressional staffers, Indivisible has devised a guide for “individuals, groups and organizations” to help in “weakening pro-Trump Republican resolve.” The anti-Trump blueprint includes efforts to influence members of congress and advises people to get involved in local politics. | With the help of former congressional staffers, Indivisible has devised a guide for “individuals, groups and organizations” to help in “weakening pro-Trump Republican resolve.” The anti-Trump blueprint includes efforts to influence members of congress and advises people to get involved in local politics. |
Indivisible says that, by adopting a defensive strategy that “pressures” members of congress, people can “stall” and “reaffirm the illegitimacy of the Trump agenda.” | Indivisible says that, by adopting a defensive strategy that “pressures” members of congress, people can “stall” and “reaffirm the illegitimacy of the Trump agenda.” |
Images from Saturday’s demonstration show the human ‘resist’ message emblazoned on a field in Founder’s Park. The public amenity is around 300 meters from the entrance to the Trump National Golf Club, where a round on the course can cost up to $300. | Images from Saturday’s demonstration show the human ‘resist’ message emblazoned on a field in Founder’s Park. The public amenity is around 300 meters from the entrance to the Trump National Golf Club, where a round on the course can cost up to $300. |
“Proud to have been a part of this demonstration this morning with Indivisible San Pedro at the public park adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course,” said protester Jane Lofton on Instagram. | “Proud to have been a part of this demonstration this morning with Indivisible San Pedro at the public park adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course,” said protester Jane Lofton on Instagram. |
Another Indivisible supporter said the group, whose Saturday protest included children, will continue to oppose Donald Trump’s government. | Another Indivisible supporter said the group, whose Saturday protest included children, will continue to oppose Donald Trump’s government. |
“This morning we resisted at a Trump property,” said Instagram user Molliebrent. “And we’ll keep resisting.” | “This morning we resisted at a Trump property,” said Instagram user Molliebrent. “And we’ll keep resisting.” |
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On March 12, Trump’s Palos Verdes site was also targeted by anonymous environmentalists, who carved the words ‘No more tigers, no more woods’ into a golf green. | On March 12, Trump’s Palos Verdes site was also targeted by anonymous environmentalists, who carved the words ‘No more tigers, no more woods’ into a golf green. |
The group later explained to the Washington Post that the stunt had been staged in response to the Trump administration’s “blatant disregard” of environmental issues. | The group later explained to the Washington Post that the stunt had been staged in response to the Trump administration’s “blatant disregard” of environmental issues. |
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