WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Monday was Presidents Day and demonstrations were held in Palm Beach County to both support and oppose the policies of President Donald Trump.
One rally to support the president was held from noon to 3 p.m. along Summit Boulevard outside Trump International Golf Club.
WATCH BELOW: Trump supporters hold rally on Presidents Day
As Trump departed his golf club Monday afternoon, the president waved to his supporters.
Among about 150 people in attendance was the former chairman of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio. He and hundreds of others were pardoned for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
"We know that our president is a president of promises made, promises kept," Tarrio said.
WATCH BELOW: Rallies held in Palm Beach County in support, opposition to President Trump
Rocco Talarico, who is with the Born to Ride 45 for Donald Trump motorcycle group, was also there to show his support.
"We're so happy to have our president back at the White House," Talarico said.
The event required strict security with the Secret Service checking everyone in the audience before the Trump made an appearance.
"How do you think it's been going?" asked WPTV reporter Joel Lopez to Talarico.
"Oh, it's been fantastic," Talarico said. "He's been signing so many executive orders heads have been spinning."
"All the changes, is that concerning?" Lopez asked.
"I think it's necessary. We need education to go back to the state, and controlled by the state, and the federal workers, we need them back at work," said Talarico. "We have a great president, Donald J Trump, we have a great Vice President J.D. Vance, and together thery're going to make America great again, and Robert F. Kenedy Jr. is going to make America healthy again."
Before Trump departed his golf club, he delivered a golf cart filled with hot dogs, water and snacks to his supporters.
Members of his team also handed out MAGA hats to those lining Summit Boulevard.
Trump protests held in West Palm Beach
Dozens in opposition to the president held a demonstration from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown West Palm Beach. It was part of the 50501 Movement — which stands for 50 protests, 50 states one movement.
It's a grassroots organization created in response to what they call "anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration."
The group in West Palm Beach marched between City Hall and the courthouse and then protested outside the courthouse.
WATCH BELOW: Trump protesters hold rally in West Palm Beach
"It's just unbelievable that half of our country supports (Trump)," protester Susan Welch told WPTV reporter Vannia Joseph. "A lot of people are not in favor of these policies. Many of the people who voted for Trump are going to be hurt by these policies. "
The people attending the rally against Trump were spotted holding signs that said "Fight Fascism," "No Kings on Presidents Day" and "Stop the Coup!"
The demonstration voiced criticism over a variety of Trump's policies including the illegal immigration crackdown, the appointment of Elon Musk as the leader of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency and the layoffs impacting thousands of federal workers.
"As a gay man, I'm out here to support trans rights," protester Eric Diaz said. "Trans rights are human rights."
Trump has signed more than 60 executive orders in his first 30 days in office.
The swift action is something that concerns protester Michelle Jordan.
"I lived 25 years in Venezuela and I literally lived through the fall of democracy in that country when Hugo Chavez Frias was elected president," Jordan said. "The same thing's happening here."
Monday's protesters call it a fight for democracy.
"If we don't protest, (Trump's) going to destroy our government," protester Izzy Rosenzweig said.
