Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Thanks to all who messaged me about the Kathy Griffin event tonight:
I’ll be at the Kremlin Annex outside the White House tomorrow night to roast Trump along with some of my comedian friends! https://t.co/xqMbKe63JC
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 5, 2018
From a press release:
“Two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin, who is currently on tour and will be performing later this week at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., will be the featured speaker on Day 53 of the ongoing #KremlinAnnex protest in front of the White House on Thursday, September 6th, starting at 7:00 PM. Local comedic talents Brittany Carney, Pearl Rose, and Denise Taylor will also perform.
The grassroots #KremlinAnnex protests were sparked on Twitter on Monday, July 16th as Americans shared their shock and anger over the events in Helsinki, where Trump held a secretive, closed door meeting with Vladimir Putin and a joint press conference during which he took aim at the media, F.B.I., U.S. Intelligence Community, and his political opponents. Over a thousand activists showed up in front of the White House to protest the next evening as Trump arrived back from Helsinki, and the nightly demonstrations have continued ever since, combining art and music with political advocacy.
Some notable speakers from previous #KremlinAnnex protests include attorney Michael Avenatti; actress and activist Alyssa Milano; comedian and performer Rosie O’Donnell who was joined by dozens of Broadway performers; activist Patricia Okoumou ( known as “Lady Liberty”); environmental activist and teacher Kristin Mink; the mother of imprisoned whistle blower Reality Winner, Billie Davis-Winner; as well as other activists and more than a dozen U.S. Senators and Representatives.
Protests at the #KremlinAnnex have been peaceful and fun, and have been highlighted in the Washington Post, New York Times, The Hill, CNN, MSNBC, People Magazine, and other media outlets. Every night, the crowd also raises their voice in unison to thank the Secret Service and Park Police for protecting their right to free speech and free assembly.
What: #KREMLINANNEX Nightly Protests
When: Thursday, September 6th at 7:00 PM (Night 53)
Where: Lafayette Park in front of the White House
Who: Comedian and Author Kathy Griffin, @kathygriffin”