Trump rally in Howell Michigan

About a dozen masked white supremacists marched through downtown Howell, Michigan, chanting 'Heil Hitler' and displaying signs such as 'White Lives Matter' during a demonstration on July 20, 2024. The event took place on the lawn of the historic Livingston County Courthouse, a site with a notorious past linked to the Ku Klux Klan. Community members expressed their outrage, with local residents confronting the protestors and emphasizing that their views do not represent Howell's inclusive values. Concurrently, another group demonstrated nearby, chanting 'We love Hitler, we love Trump,' although it remains unclear if the two actions were coordinated. Howell's officials condemned the demonstrations, asserting their commitment to diversity and inclusion, while noting that many participants were from outside the community. The protests coincided with a rally held by former President Donald Trump in Grand Rapids, about 90 minutes away.