From the series Nevertheless, We Persist
Washington, DC
Jun 3, 2017
Joe Bates, left, and his son Matthew Bates from Fairfax, VA are seen from behind at at the March for Truth DC rally held on the National Mall on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. “I’m here because Trump is the most despicable president we’ve ever had in the history of the United States. And I think we the people need to show that we’re not going to stand for it,” said Joe.—The aim of the protest is to raise the voices of the people and let elected leaders know that Americans want answers. Collectively people rise together and call for a fair and impartial investigation, for the pursuit of truth, and for the restoration of faith in the electoral system and the Office of the Presidency. The goals of the protest are four-fold: An independent commission must be established, and Congressional investigations should be properly resourced and pursued free of partisan interests; As much information should be made available to the public as possible, and as soon as possible; Congress should require Donald Trump to release his tax returns to clarify his business interests and obligations to any foreign entity; If crimes were committed or if collusion is discovered, it must be prosecuted. © Carla Cioffi
