LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Protesters took to the streets across the country Saturday, including here in Las Vegas, to speak out against the Trump administration.
Hundreds gathered near the federal courthouse, holding signs that read “Fire Musk, Save the U.S.” and "No Kings.”
VIDEO: Jhovani Carillo talks to protesters about why they decided to join the nationwide rally
Many in the crowd were also chanting," The people united will never be defeated. "
"We are not happy with what is happening right now," said Anna Romero, demonstrator.
The rally also comes in response to comments Governor Joe Lombardo reportedly made earlier this month at a Republican fundraiser in Carson City.
In a leaked audio, Lombardo is reportedly heard referring to demonstrators at the April 5 'Hands Off' protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk as “paid protesters."
"He essentially said we are being paid and we all we are looking for are handouts, which is not true. We are just concerned citizens fighting for our democracy," said Romero.
"No one is paid. Nobody gets a dime. Everyone is here because they are horrified, terrified, of what is going on in our country," said Kathy Blair, Demonstrator.
"We are just your neighbors, your teachers, the people that bring you your cocktails and we're pissed," said Kileen Kapri-Kohn, Demonstrator.
Channel 13 reached out to the governor's office on Saturday to ask about these protests, but we're still waiting to hear back.
Meanwhile, demonstrators like Kapri-Kohn tell me they are fed up with how the Trump administration has handled issues like immigration, education and reproductive rights.
She said that's what drove her out to the rallies.
"They are lying to us, they are taking advantage of us, they are stripping our rights, they are attacking our most marginalized communities, and we are here to stand up and say that is unacceptable," said Kapri-Kohn.
She told Channel 13 these protests are one way to get their elected officials to listen to their concerns and possibly create change.
"The strongest that we can be is when there's equality, inclusion, education," said Kapri-Kohn. "My intention and goal is to wake our representatives up so they are not kissing the ring, but they are really standing up for their constituents."
Organizers said more protests are planned in the future. The next one is set is set for April 25 in Henderson and it's followed by another on the Las Vegas strip on May 1.
