'When The Gretch Stole Christmas': Trump supporters at Michigan state capitol protest Gov. Whitmer's lockdown

In defiance of Demmocratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statewide lockdown, a crowd of Trump supporters in Michigan gathered along Capitol Avenue for Wednesday night's Christmas Extravaganza parade organized to take back the holiday season.

A united group of Michigan grassroots patriotic leaders headed by the American Patriot Council hosted the event—dubbed "When The Gretch Stole Christmas...The PEOPLE Took it Back!"—on the Michigan State Capitol lawn in Lansing.

In a theatrical introduction that blasted "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on loudspeaker, the iconic Dr. Seuss cartoon star in the "Gretchen Grinch" costume scurried across the front of the Capitol building to shoo staged children away from the podium.

"Michigan has had a really rough year under the rule of a tyrannous Governor and her overreaching government agencies who continue to suppress freedom, harass, and threaten Michiganders, who choose to practice their God-given freedoms," organizers wrote on the rally's Eventbrite page.

An assembly of Dominican nuns brandished signs that urged the public to "Pray for Our Nation" and "Stand Up Against Socialism." Other right-wingers waved Gadsden and Thin Blue Lines flags and displayed "Recall Whitmer" signage.

The conservatives accused Whitmer and her "tyrannical Health and Human Services" of turning communities against each other after the administration cancelled Christmas gatherings and events, shut down restaurant dining, and forced mask mandates.

"They continue to ruin the already wounded economy and lives of Michiganders and there is no end in sight of this tyranny," demonstrators said.

"But one thing they cannot take away is our spirit, our hope, our love for one another and they certainly will not ruin the Spirit of Christmas! So we are taking Christmas back!"

A rolling pro-Trump caravan paraded through, honking horns and blaring headlights while the audience cheered the spectacle on.

A customized red, white, and blue truck parked in support of the anti-lockdown protest.

Counter-protesters appeared at the scene, exhibiting their makeshift "How Big Gretch Saved Xmas" banner. Another comrade, half-dressed in lingerie, carried their own "How Antifa Saved COVID-mas" flag along the parade route.

The same promiscuous posse later danced to rapper Cardi B's raunchy "WAP" song that features vocals from Megan Thee Stallion. The female in fishnet knee highs bounced next to the sexualized Grinch character.

Black bloc militants repeatedly shouted, "Arm the proletariat!"

Conservatives volleyed, "I thought you were anti-gun."

The leftist on the megaphone specified, "No, those are liberals."

In another exchange, the vocal woman declared: "I don’t support Joe Biden."

To which, the patriot questioned, "Who do you support?" She named long-deceased socialist revolutionary Karl Marx.

“How does it feel when Proud Boys have more black people than you guys?” one Trump supporter asked the armed pro-communist mob, pointing to the array of white comrades and the juxtaposing diversity amongst the arriving right-wing organization.

The family friendly occasion welcomed state residents to stand together, share in Christmas cheer, and find unity, healing, and hope. Music, carolers, a live nativity, Santa himself, and the light parade adorned the festivities. T-shirts were available for purchase with the flyer's design emblazoned.

The community outreach celebration also collected for the Homeless and Grand Rapids Home for Veterans at the various drop-off locations. Attendance was free, but all donations went toward future expenses that "will help Make Michigan Great Again."

A marriage proposal occurred on the steps of the state's Capitol building underneath the lighted archway decorated with festive bows.

"It's about being together with family and friends at Christmastime and not being scared," event organizer Brenda Wodarski of Grand Rapids told The Detroit News. "God didn't tell us to live in fear."