Anti-Trump activists hold rallies across the United States to demand removal

Activists took to the streets Saturday to hold rallies calling for the removal of President Trump, as they seek to exert further pressure on Democratic congressional leaders to support the overthrow of the president.

"Donald Trump's abuses on our communities and our countries require Congress, which has the responsibility and the power to hold Trump accountable," a webpage dedicated to the national action day "#ImpeachTrump: Acting for the democracy "of the left group MoveOn lis. "The next crucial step is an investigation into the opportunity to write articles of impeachment."

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The appeal included a note stating that the actions "are supposed to be non-violent and peaceful" and that the organizers expect the protesters to "act legally" and defuse any confrontation.

While the demonstrations took place all over the country, California seemed to be the main state of the event. The Mercury News has announced more than 140 gatherings in Southern California.

The outlet said the day began with a protest at Seal Beach, aptly named "Impeach on the Beach," where protesters wrote "Impeach!" With beach towels.

Some rallies seemed to have the support of Democratic legislators. The Oregonian said that a #ImpeachTrump rally in downtown Portland would feature representative Earl Blumenauer.

"An imputation investigation is the best way for Congress to continue to investigate Trump's crimes, misconduct and abuse of power," said the event details. .

The Washington reviewer said some events would be demonstrations, while others would be read speeches in favor of impeachment by Democrats such as Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. And the representative Rashida Tlaib, D-Minn.

The rallies are taking place as many calls for Trump's dismissal from the Democratic Party's left-wing base continue following the publication of the partially expurgated report on Russia.

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While this report did not find enough evidence to accuse members of the Trump team, and refused to appeal to Trump for obstruction of justice, the Democrats said the report raised new questions on both issues. and sought to continue the investigations. House.

The chairman of the intelligence committee of the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff, of D-Calif., Held Wednesday the second session of a series of hearings on the controversy over Russia, in order consider what he called "disturbing conclusions" of the report. Republicans criticized what they called a "grotesque show".

However, Democratic leaders have expressed nervousness at a call to destitution. Such a push could succeed in the House, but would almost certainly fail in a Republican-controlled Senate.

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This week House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Said the impeachment process was "not even close in our caucus".

"This is not out of the table," said the speaker before adding: "I do not think you should dismiss for political reasons and I do not think you should not to be deposed for political reasons.

Alex Pappas of Fox News contributed to this report.