Many huge Hands Off rallies took place across the nation on Saturday, April 5.
In downtown Sioux City, about 300 people chanted and carried signs that were critical of actions taken by President Donald Trump over recent weeks.
Gathering on the outdoor grounds of the Sioux City Public Museum, people across a wide age spectrum cheered as some passing drivers honked in support of the rally.
Some of the signs and speakers referenced cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to federal programs, such as the possibility that Social Security benefits could be reduced.
This What's The Frequency episode presents the sounds of the Sioux City rally, from the music to the chants to the main speakers, which included two time Democratic congressional nominee Ryan Melton, plus Jess Lopez Walker and Noah Jenkins of the Siouxland Black Kats group of young people.
Several rally participants, including some who have never before attended a protest, also share why they came to Hands Off event and specifics on Trump actions with which they disagree.
The Woodbury County Republican Party provided a statement on the Hands Off rally in Sioux City after it was done.
The statement said, in part, “Iowans agreed overwhelmingly that Mr. Trump was the best choice to send to the White House in three general elections. Enthusiasm and support of President Trump, his agenda, and personnel persist at high rates
The left has mobilized their members for a number of protests. Though the turnout has been reasonable, the conflicting and haphazard messaging is further proof of the deep state of Democrat disarray. Much of their frustration belongs at the feet of their out-of-touch party leadership at each level who have failed key demographic blocs they’ve long taken for granted, and frankly betrayed."
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, over 1,000 people turned out to protest. In Rapid City, an estimated 800 people took part at Founders Park.
*Click on the audio link above to hear the entire show.
What's The Frequency, Episode 60.
