By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer
WHEELING, W.Va. – Protestors in downtown Wheeling Wednesday screamed loudly, “This is what democracy looks like.”
A group of about 40 people, mostly women, assembled at noon Wednesday outside the First State Capitol Building in Wheeling to shout their discontent with conservative “Project 2025” initiatives and policies set forth thus far by President Trump.
The protest was organized by the Ohio County Democratic Women as part of the national #50501 national effort, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states in one day.” Protestors came with messages to “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”
Teddie Grogran, co-president of the Ohio County Democratic Women, explained an event was arranged locally as many interested could not make the state event held Wednesday in Charleston.
“I am afraid for my grandchildren,” she said. “This so-called president (Trump), and his false president (Elon Musk) – whatever you want to call it – are ruining democracy. They are sticking their (tongue) out to the rule of law. They are defying the constitution.
