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'Main Street Patriots' Plan Week Of Pro-Trump Rallies Across Tri-State Area

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Supporters held a rally for President Donald Trump's 'contract with the American Voter' on Route 35 in Middletown on Monday.

The Spirit of America rally is among many being held across the country.

"The reason for these rallies is kind of at the same time we're all hearing about the misinformation that's out there, and we want to support President Trump's agenda, and the misinformation is really hurting our country," event organizer Barbara Gonzalez told 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck.

She said those who support President Trump need to have their voices on the street.

"When you hear people at these ant-Trump rallies being interviewed, some of the things they're saying are unbelievable to me," she said.

As 1010 WINS' Al Jones reported, Trump supporters held signs and marched to borough hall in Red Bank where they were quickly outnumbered.

Red Bank is considering sanctuary city status -- something long time residents called the most contentious issue they've ever seen.

"We need to stand up and protect the people who are most vulnerable in our country. We need to care," Michael said.

Kathy said she wants no part of sanctuary and is eagerly waiting for President Trump's address to Congress.

"We're gonna start that wall, we're gonna build that wall, and I want to hear him say it," she said.

The group calling themselves Main Street Patriots will hold events throughout the week including Saturday. They'll rally again in Hauppauge, Suffolk County where they expect hundreds more.

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