The No Kings protest in Port Charlotte brought out a large crowd along a busy roadway.

Many demonstrators showed up an hour before the scheduled start time of 9 a.m. Some brought signs saying: Dump Trump, and No Fascism in America.

The line of protestors stretched nearly a mile on along US 41 at Murdock Circle. Some passing drivers honked and gave thumbs up; others, thumbs down.

The demonstration was one of thousands in cities across the country.

Kathy Ross of Punta Gorda spoke of the feelings that brought her to this protest.

"Desperation, sadness, a feeling that our rights are being flushed down the toilet by Donald Trump," Ross said.

An 80-year old Charlotte County resident would give only his first name: Craig. He said he was afraid people would find his address and maybe come to

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