Protesters gather in Champaign for 'Hands Off' rally
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — People were protesting across the nation on Saturday… voicing their disapproval of President Donald Trump and his administration.

Around 1,000 showed up to West Side Park in Champaign for what protesters are calling the “Hands Off” rally. People protested the administration as a whole — but there were speeches on specific topics.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s administrator, a retired nurse and others spoke during the rally. People gathered at the center of the park… and also lined University Avenue.

Even though the rally didn’t focus on just one topic, one man said events from the last few days brought him out.

“I was watching the market. In the last two days, tens of millions of dollars have been taken away from many, many, many senior citizens who have 401(k) [plans], who have stock market shares. And what’s been taking place is absolutely horrendous,” Alan Kurtz, former Champaign County board chair said.

Other Hands Off events were hosted across Illinois, including Springfield — at the State Capital, and Peoria — at the City’s stadium.

President Trump commented on tariffs on social media. He said the administration is bringing back jobs and businesses like never before, and that “it won’t be easy but the end result will be historic.”

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