Hundreds of counter-protesters marched through downtown Seattle behind a large sign saying "Seattle stands with our Muslim neighbors". About twice as many counter-protesters marshaled across the street. "The more racists get a platform, the more people get attacked".
The Republican based a large part of his campaign on anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant rhetoric, which saw him draw large crowds and votes across the nation.
A group opposed to the practice of Sharia law had scheduled a protest for Saturday, June 10, at the memorial for those who died in the terrorist attack of December 2, 2015, at the intersection of Waterman Avenue and Orange Show Road in San Bernardino. The organization says it opposes discrimination and supports the rights of those subject to Shariah. A dozen police surrounded them as counter-protesters shouted several feet away.
The demonstrations were organized by ACT (American Congress for Truth) for America, which describes itself as a "grass-roots national security organization", but is considered as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
In New York and Chicago, a few dozen anti-Shariah demonstrators were outnumbered by counter-protesters.
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"I don't believe Islam can peacefully co-exist with the Constitution", Seattle anti-Muslim demonstrator Aaron Bassford told TIME. She has reportedly stated in 2007 that a devout Muslim "cannot be a loyal citizen to the United States of America" and said that Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office.
Asked today which network was the worst offender, Gainor said, "Whether it's the Washington Post, NBC, Associated Press, they all refer to the anti-sharia rallies that took place around the country as result of Act of America, they referred to it as anti-Muslim".
The marches come amid a rise in reports of anti-Muslim incidents in the US, including arson attacks and vandalism at mosques, harassment of women wearing Muslim head coverings and bullying of Muslim schoolchildren. "There are so many messages going on that I'm not sure who's who".
About 300 people attended San Bernardino's rallies.
There also was a report of one auto vandalized with broken windows.
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