‘I’m going to keep fighting’

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Pennsylvania’s governor took to social media to thank demonstrators who peacefully took the streets on Saturday in protest of President Trump and his administration.

Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement on the evening of the protests to say there is “darkness coming out of DC right now” and that rally-goers “brought the light” and “did the work.”

Almost 250 years ago, patriots in Philadelphia declared independence from a King.Today, thousands of people in Pennsylvania and across the country, from all walks of life, peacefully took up that fight for the fundamental freedoms this nation was built on.The American story is a work in progress — and the darkness coming out of DC right now is a testament to that. To everyone who protested peacefully in the streets: thank you for bringing the light and doing the work. I’m going to keep fighting — and I know you will too.

The governor also thanked peaceful protesters during the last round of rallies, saying Pennsylvania will “continue to protect the right to peacefully protest and ensure our communities are safe.

Thousands attended the latest “No Kings” protests, which took place across all 50 states.

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At least 2,600 events were scheduled nationwide, with at least 11 happening in south central Pennsylvania.

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