This past Sunday, a band of protesters staged a "cough-in" at Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City. Not a sit-in, but yes, a riotous round of vigorous coughing. Here's why.
The protest—which could have been mistaken for an overly enthusiastic amateur improv group, were it not for the accompanying signage and chants—was aimed squarely at President-elect Donald Trump, who is at the helm of the pending repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but those most immediately affected by the cough-in were the staff and patrons of Jean-Georges, the flagship restaurant of Michelin-starred French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and its sister restaurant.
Mark Milano, who helped organize the event on Facebook, said that the protest was meant to bring attention to health care reform, and so about 20 members of "anti-Trump" activist group Rise & Resist made brunch reservations at the swanky restaurant on Sunday before unleashing a torrent of coughing in the dining room.
"Join Rise & Resist at 1 Central Park West on the park side of the hotel for a protest to tell Trump, Ryan and Price to not destroy our healthcare!" the event page "Bring your healthcare-related signs and your passion! Bring a friend!"
Group members certainly heeded this call to action, as protest signs and passionate coughs were ample, as was the turnout, according to those who were present.
This past Sunday, a band of protesters gathered at Jean-Georges in Trump International Hotel and Tower and coughed like crazy. Here's why. Read more on MUNCHIES
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