Last Updated on November 21, 2020
Supporters of President Donald Trump have descended on Atlanta, Georgia as the state government, led by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, continue to move toward certifying the Georgia election despite multiple ongoing lawsuits and the Trump campaign’s clear evidence of fraud and irregularities. Today, thousands of Trump supporters gathered outside CNN’s headquarters to tell their own stories about the cable news network’s dishonest journalism.
One video went viral on Saturday simply showing thousands of Trump supporters, wearing iconic Make America Great Again hats and holding Trump and American flags, shout “CNN Sucks” while being led by a speaker.
“CNN sucks!” chants from the crowd gathered outside of CNN Headquarters in Atlanta #Atlanta #CNN #Georgia pic.twitter.com/bkscK6QvRp
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 21, 2020
Large crowd gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol as part of nationwide Stop the Steal protests this Saturday #Atlanta #Georgia #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/0lQQKgMdIh
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 21, 2020
Several prominent Trump supporters and at least one Georgia legislator spoke to the crowd. Vernon Jones, a state legislator and former Democrat who switched parties and endorsed President Trump earlier this year, delivered a speech condemning CNN and its reporting on Black Lives Matter and Antifa.
“If this was Black Lives Matter burning and looting, they would be out here wouldn’t they? If this was Antifa setting the place on fire, they’d be out here right now wouldn’t they,” said Jones. “They don’t want to cover this, you know why? Because we would changes the masses’ minds across this country.”
“One thing Donald Trump did, not only did he expose fake news, but he also exposed the fact now that they’re hiding the damn news, and they’ve been hiding it for years.”
Georgia Representative Vernon Jones speaking at today’s protest outside CNN #CNN #Atlanta #Georgia pic.twitter.com/BIR60Ri5uM
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 21, 2020
#WalkAway movement leader Brandon Straka shamed CNN as well, at one point leading a chant of “Shame on you,” admonishing the cable news network’s coverage. After delivering another brief speech, the crowd erupted in “It’s time for you to go” and “shame on you” chants again.
“Shame on you!” Brandon Straka leads chants with the crowd of Trump supporters outside the CNN Center in Atlanta #Atlanta #CNN #WalkAway #Georgia pic.twitter.com/MkQbDJ1tDB
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 21, 2020
Brandon Straka leads one final round of “CNN sucks!” chants outside their headquarters as this protest wraps up ahead of the afternoon’s demonstration at the Capitol #Atlanta #CNN #Georgia pic.twitter.com/u7VEuoAvPP
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 21, 2020
The rally at CNN’s headquarter is one of at least two held in Atlanta today with a collection of pro-Trump media and social media personalities, including Brick Suit Man who appeared at both the #WalkAway event at CNN’s headquarters and a second event held at the State Capitol building.
Walking to the Walk Away rally at the CNN center in Atlanta.
It's part one of today's Atlanta rally double-header with the second one coming up at noon on the Capitol Steps pic.twitter.com/hH7UbPKBta
— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) November 21, 2020
