A group of protesters gathered outside the Department of Health and Human Services to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's recent measures. The rally was fueled by concerns over the shrinking federal workforce and the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.
One of the speakers, identified as Dante, criticized the administration's actions, particularly its efforts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Dante expressed his belief that the government was moving towards a dictatorship by replacing public sector workers with loyalists.
Kelly Daly, a union president representing federal workers, described the administration's actions as an attack on all federal employees. She emphasized the importance of solidarity during these challenging times as layoffs loom over the workforce.
Another attendee, Lynn Kanter, who does not work for a federal agency, attended the rally to show support for federal employees. Kanter voiced concerns about Kennedy's confirmation, citing worries about the potential impact of his anti-vaccine rhetoric on public health.
The protesters united in song and carried signs with messages denouncing certain figures. The rally concluded with a symbolic gesture of scattering heart cutouts on the ground in a show of solidarity and support for federal workers.
