United in Red: Vermont and Quebec Stand Together Against Trump Policies
Adapted by the original article in The Montreal Gazette.
In a vivid and heartfelt display of cross-border solidarity this past weekend, hundreds of Vermonters and Québécois gathered at the Quebec-Vermont border, dressed in red, to affirm friendship across the U.S.–Canada boundary—and to voice opposition to what participants described as the oppressive policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to The Montreal Gazette, Saturday’s event was jointly organized by Mères au front Cantons‑de‑l’Est and Vermont Indivisible. Organizers stated the gathering was “intended as a show of friendship and solidarity between Canada and the U.S.” and also served “as a demonstration of the importance of resisting Trump’s oppressive policies” Facebook+1.
Participants assembled on both sides of the border—Frelighsburg, Quebec, and Berkshire, Vermont—wearing red “for love for one’s country, and red for anger over the policies of United States President Donald Trump,” said Laure Waridel, one of the event’s organizers St. Albert Gazette.
A Shared Statement in Color and Proximity
Red was the clear visual throughline—symbolizing both patriotic love and political dissent. The event’s organizers invited attendees to wear red, explaining it as a dual symbol: pride in nation, and resistance to perceived political injustices St. Albert Gazette.
This simple yet powerful color choice helped knit the two communities—on either side of the border—into one collective message of unity and concern.
Canada–U.S. Solidarity in Action
Events like this reflect a longstanding tradition of Vermont and Quebec communities supporting each other—not just in times of environmental concern, cultural exchange, or economic partnership, but also in shared democratic expression. This gathering underscores how geography can foster interlinked social and political bonds.
According to the reporting, the demonstration was peaceful, heartfelt, and meaningful—focused less on confrontation and more on connection.