I had planned to take Thursday night off for several months … it was only the day before that I'd learned that Thursday was another national day of protests against the Trump administration, like the "No Kings" protests last month. I didn't see any posts about the protests, so I thought I'd go back and take a look to see what I missed. It doesn't look like much.
These were "Good Trouble Lives On" protests, and they were scheduled for Thursday because that marked the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' death. I guess not everyone could get Thursday off, because the protests didn't gain much attention.
🔗TRENVERSE CITY⛓️ in honor of the alleged gang member that recently got arrested in TC.
— Izzy Lyman (@IzzyLyman) July 19, 2025
PICTURES: "Hundreds rally in Traverse City for national 'Good Trouble Lives On' protest"
Link: https://t.co/MzokzmDR43 pic.twitter.com/e1d3JxZnq3
"Hundreds."
Newsmax covered the protests:
A "Good Trouble" protester has a hard time explaining exactly why she's protesting when asked by NEWSMAX White House Correspondent Mike Carter.@MikeCarterTV @EmmaRechenberg @ShaunKraisman pic.twitter.com/4x7LMDt7AV
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) July 17, 2025
#GoodTrouble in Indiana. Protestors calling it what it is: the toppling of democracy and establishment of fascism complete w/ an American Gestapo, concentration camps, and power concentrated in one branch. pic.twitter.com/KhdiFonLhQ
— Sharon Boller (@Sharon_Boller) July 17, 2025
I can't help but notice the age of the people protesting.
This is raw, uncut, unedited footage from the Anti-Trump protest here in Asheville NC.
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) July 18, 2025
Posted without comment. pic.twitter.com/Vppatq86Qr
Someone’s going to break a hip.
— Katie Scarlett (@Katiescarlet2) July 18, 2025
Hippie retirement community?
— DerWolkenFlieger (@DerWolken) July 19, 2025
So there’s like 5 people under 90 years old there. Nice!
— MagaTron (@CjksmithJody) July 18, 2025
Nursing home field trip.
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) July 18, 2025
Old and white. Too funny.
— d0cnak (@d0cnak) July 18, 2025
Weren't Harry Sisson and David Hogg supposed to energize Generation Z? Where are they?
All white and mostly old. Probably mostly paid as well
— Epsilon ☢️ (@EpsilonHolonet) July 19, 2025
Bought elderly white folks.
— Tom Young (@tyoung444) July 18, 2025
A crowd of bored retirees
— 🇺🇸Make CA Great Again (@imabeliever_69) July 18, 2025
Literally dozens of elderly white geriatric hippies.
— Jimmy Jaws (@Jimmy_Jaws) July 18, 2025
Same demographic, same signs as the one here in St. Petersburg yesterday. I had to read the caption to realize it was a different one.
— TakeRKellyGiveUsBack2Pac (@AreYouFNKidding) July 18, 2025
Here's some more white hair in Wake Forest:
"Good Trouble Lives On" nationwide anti-Trump protest (Wake Forest edition) pic.twitter.com/Buo9zuVcns
— Stephen Horn (@stephenehorn) July 18, 2025
GOOD TROUBLE. Wisconsin style. pic.twitter.com/K1U5NFYO5o
— Wisconsin Democrats (@WisDems) July 18, 2025
Did Civil Rights leader Lewis not inspire any black people? Or just elderly white retirees.
I would have thought a city as big as Houston would have had a larger turnout. It looks like since USAID isn't paying for their signs anymore, the arts and crafts crew had to bring their own spare cardboard and paints.
🚨HOUSTON TEXAS GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON PROTEST https://t.co/lG9L2DfRlt
— Joseph Trimmer (@JosephTrimmer_) July 17, 2025
I remember the John Lewis funeral. He got to have one despite the COVID pandemic.
This is from the Providence Journal's political reporter:
From today’s mid-afternoon, “Good Trouble” rally at the State House. pic.twitter.com/fhUpz3LBBm
— katherine gregg (@kathyprojo) July 17, 2025
A “Good Trouble Lives On” protest is happening now Downriver, with dozens out along Fort St. in Southgate as part of nationwide demonstrations today against the Trump administration, which are taking place on the 5th anniversary of the passing of civil rights activist John Lewis pic.twitter.com/jDeHUHyMWX
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) July 17, 2025
"Dozens" — finally, someone who can count.
I'm sure you're all fascinated by these clips. I guess I didn't miss much on Thursday.
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