For around two hours Tuesday afternoon, about 60 supporters of former President Donald Trump congregated on sidewalks outside a Laguna Hills In-N-Out Burger.
There was loud music, dancing and, of course, a lot of chanting: “We love Trump!”
The demonstrators — many decked out in red, white and blue with American flags draped over their shoulders — were there to protest what they call the “unlawful” indictment of the former president, who pleaded not guilty earlier Tuesday to 34 felony charges.
“What they’re doing to Trump is dangerous to the country. They’re trying to make misdemeanors into felonies,” said Laguna Woods resident Marilyn Fischer. “Trump loves this country, and I love Jesus, my country, my family and President Trump.”
Demonstrators came from around Orange County and Southern California, including Pepperdine University student Brandon McDonald who said he learned about the protest on Twitter.
“All of us are here to show our support for Trump and the unlawful, unconstitutional indictment,” McDonald said. “It’s a political witch hunt.”
Frank Trinh, a Vietnamese American man from Hacienda Heights, said he missed work to attend. He said he was a registered Democrat for 20 years but “educated himself from 2016 to 2018 and became a Republican.”
“I’m from the poor working class, so I didn’t like rich guys,” Trinh said. “After two years of Trump’s presidency, I saw that what he promised, he delivered. I’m a small guy, but I’m trying my best to contribute to preserve freedom for the world.”
Some people honked in support as they drove by the line of protestors, which started on the corner of El Toro Road and Avenida De La Carlota. One passerby popped the roof of her car to fly a pink “Women for Trump” flag, which was met with loud cheers.
There was also a small tent at the intersection selling Trump merchandise.
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