Rise Up Rally downtown

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- This morning, about 150 people gathered at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso as part of a nationwide series of protests called Rise Up.

The event was hosted by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and the El Paso Democratic Party.

Similar “Rise Up” protests are happening all over the country this Saturday.

“This event aims to stand against the latest actions of the Trump Administration that many Americans view as undermining the core tenets of our democratic system. As public trust falters and divisive rhetoric escalates, El Pasosans and others from across the Borderland will gather to reclaim their voices as programs that Americans have previously had available are stripped for President Trump, Elon Musk and other billionaires to receive tax incentives,” local organizers said in a news release.

The rally featured speakers speaking on diverse topics like education, disability rights, veterans affairs, unions and the LGBTQ+ community. Attendees were also able to register to vote.

Michael Aboud released a statement to ABC-7 saying,

"I don't think these protesters care what the issues are or that they are on the wrong side of these issues. After all there is a group called 'Invisible' as well as a political PAC that are paying these protesters. These organizations have set up a text system to get fake protesters and to pay them. It seems the News outlets don't want to report on this part of the fony protests. Why didn't these groups protest Presidents Bill Clinton or Barack Obama when they said they were implementing stricter Border Crossing rules and laws. On 11/14/2014 President had a national TV news release to make sure people knew about his new policies.

Essentially, what these protesters are saying is that they WANT CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS TO COME TO THE USA AND TO STAY HERE. What kind of silly thought process is being used? 

These are just FAKE HATE PROTESTS. "