Small Bergen County Town Has 'No Kings' Turnout: See Photos

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — While "No Kings" protests in North Jersey cities like Maplewood and Jersey City drew large crowds and visits from political officials such as Sen. Andy Kim, a few protests in smaller towns drew participants as well.

In Bergen County, the No Kings website listed protests in Teaneck and Rutherford. But one smaller town drew a crowd.

Corinna Fox, who attended the River Edge event, said that 450 people signed up for their protest, but it appeared that at least 500 showed up, including state Assembly members Lisa Swain and Chris Tully. Previous protests in the town amassed only 100-150 people, she said.

Donated Food

"We also collected non-perishable items and donated to a local food pantry," she said.

This may become more important soon, as the state of New Jersey said that families and infants who get food help (who collect an average of $177 per person) might not have access to SNAP and WIC after October. READ MORE: NJ Warns That SNAP, WIC May Be Cut Off.

Those supporting the rally have criticized the federal government's recent actions including detaining citizens and those attending immigration hearings, and detaining people trying to help children get medical treatment. Protestors have also worried about potential cuts to food and medical benefits for low-income children and adults. One non-profit found that 170 citizens were arrested by ICE.

Below are photos that two women took at the rally.

In response to the protests, Republican Sen. Mike Johnson said he had seen "a lot of hateful messages" at the rallies.

The president responded on social media with an AI-created video of himself driving a fighter jet emblazoned with the words “King Trump" and dropping waste on the protestors' heads, said a report: READ MORE: No Kings Protest In South Orange-Maplewood Draws Large Crowd: 'This Is Fascism'