Organizer Brielle Lee Barrett was visibly moved as she gazed at the sea of flag-waving protesters who braved the chilly weather in St. Paul on Wednesday, chanting in defiance of newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
“It’s hard to know whether to cry, jump, or scream, but it’s incredible and amazing to see all these people come together,” said Barrett, a resident of Pennock, Minn., during an interview just outside the state Capitol building.
Between 800 and 1,000 demonstrators gathered on the Capitol steps as part of the “50501 Movement,” a nationwide effort to hold 50 protests across 50 states in a single day.
The St. Paul rally was just one of many held across the country on Wednesday, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in cities like Austin, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. They voiced their opposition to the Trump administration’s recent actions, ranging from controversial immigration policies to the creation of billionaire Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency.
Brielle Lee Barrett was a key organizer of the “50501 Movement,” a nationwide effort that brought together thousands of protesters across 50 states to voice their opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. On a chilly Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota, Barrett was visibly moved by the sea of flag-waving protesters gathered on the Capitol steps, estimated to be between 800 and 1,000 strong. The rally was part of a larger wave of protests held in cities like Austin, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, with demonstrators expressing concerns over issues such as immigration policies and the creation of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
It’s worth noting that there may be other individuals with similar names, such as:
– *Lee Barrett*, an organizer of a GoFundMe campaign called “Save Buncombe County,” which aims to support conservative causes and protect historical monuments in Asheville, North Carolina.¹
– *Brielle Lee*, a student at Arizona State University who received a scholarship for historical research.²
– *Brielle*, a heart transplant survivor from New Jersey who received support through a GoFundMe campaign.³
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