The rally in Raleigh is one of a number of demonstrations held across the U.S. demanding restrictions be lifted.
Elsewhere during the rally, several protesters were seen loudly jeering medical personnel who were staging a counter-demonstration in support of the stay-at-home order., the protesters accused healthcare workers of spreading lies about the virus.
"As we have no control over any outsiders, or even our own people, I can't be responsible for the behavior of people either good or bad," Smith told"But one important thing I want to say to you is that as a person I respect the opinions of everyone there, even those with opposing points of view. Protesters from a grassroots organization called ReOpen NC attend a previous demonstration held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 14, 2020.Speaking at a news conference on the same day as the protest, Cooper said he will announce in the next few days if the stay-at-home order, due to expire on April 29, will be extended.
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