Nearly 200 people rallied outside Bangor’s Federal Building in a protest organized by Indivisible Bangor, opposing recent actions by President Trump, Elon Musk, and the DOGE organization, particularly in light of Trump’s clashes with Governor Janet Mills and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Protesters called on Maine’s congressional representatives to more forcefully resist Trump’s executive orders and funding cuts, praising Mills and Senator Angus King for their courage while criticizing Rep. Jared Golden and Sen. Susan Collins for their perceived inaction. Speakers emphasized the urgency of defending democracy, with many pledging continued activism across Maine’s counties.

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