VETERANS PROTEST TRUMP’S “GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY” IN GREENSBORO, NC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 2, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:
Clyde D. Gunter | clyde@commondefense.us
VETERANS PROTEST TRUMP’S “GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY” IN GREENSBORO, NC
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA — Veterans and members of Common Defense, the nation’s largest grassroots veteran organization, gathered to courageously oppose former president Donald Trump’s reelection at his “Get Out The Vote Rally” in Greensboro, NC.
The event garnered significant attention as it underscored Trump's relentless attempts to subvert the electoral process and his alarming disregard for the core tenets of democracy. Through peaceful demonstration and impassioned discourse, Common Defense members bravely voiced their opposition to Trump's rhetoric, policies, and authoritarian threats, which are eroding the very democratic values we fought to uphold.
“As veterans, we took an oath to defend the Constitution. Trump has shown again and again that he is willing to destroy our democracy to gain back power. He lost in 2020 and then conspired to keep power with his MAGA insurrection. We are here to show that we still honor our oath. We’re veterans for democracy. We’re veterans against Trump.” — Ted Spencer, a Navy Veteran from North Carolina.
As the nation prepares to cast its votes in the upcoming election, the veterans of Common Defense reaffirm our dedication to championing the values of democracy, justice, and equality. Through continued advocacy and civic engagement, Common Defense stands to safeguard the democratic foundations upon which our nation was built.
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Common Defense is a grassroots, veteran-led organization that was founded in 2016. We empower veterans to stand up for our communities against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence, to organize against the entrenched powers that have rigged our economy, and to champion an equitable and representative democracy, where “liberty and justice” truly is for all. For too long, politicians from both political parties have attempted to use veterans as unwilling political props, and Common Defense serves as a home for veterans to organize and speak for themselves and support the candidates who truly share our values.