Outgoing Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler slammed President Donald Trump’s administration in his opening speech at the state party convention today and praised the national protests against Trump.
“Today was so powerful because today at this convention and this country, we saw that we are in this together,” Wikler said about the national “No Kings” protests happening today.
Wikler knocked Trump for acting like a dictator and king, but encouraged Democrats that they “would get past these years.”
“The Trump administration will end one day,” Wikler said, to which the crowd erupted in cheers.
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Wikler also acknowledge a “moment of sorrow” following the shooting of two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota earlier today.
He praised those who serve in office.
“Today amidst the fear and grief, I want to reaffirm our appreciation, our gratitude, for all those who have the courage to serve in public office,” Wikler said.
