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"the way he choked up.. thanks for your service..." Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Politics Saturday's "No Kings" protest brought out nearly 7 million people across the United States. And it wasn't just in "blue" cities, either — there were reportedly more than 2,700 events in all 50 states. At the protest in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoman interviewed Brian Wofford, an Army veteran who was wounded during the Iraq War. In a now viral TikTok video, Wofford, wearing his green service coat, explained why he chose to attend. He began by saying, "I was willing to die and lost a leg in a foreign country fighting for their rights." "There's no way I'm bending the only knee I have left for a king here in America." Wofford began to get a little choked up, but continued, "I don't... I — I can't sit idly by while rights are trampled on and ignored." BuzzFeed TrendingHot Topic Let's chat about all things Politics See our Politics Discussions "And people are pushed and treated like second-class citizens," he concluded. People in the comments were quick to praise Wofford for his words. "'There's no way I'm bending the only knee I have left..'hits hard," said one person. "the way he choked up.. thanks for your service..." "This is so powerful! Thank you for your sacrifice sir." "My husband served 20 years, fought in 2 wars. No one should be more angry than vets who has to watch their government destroy the rights they fought for." "I'm sorry he even has to say this." And finally, "THIS is a patriot." You can watch the full video below: @theoklahoman U.S. Army veteran Brian Wofford, who was wounded while serving in Iraq, attended the rally in his green service coat emblazoned with the honors he had earned in the military. Read more at www.oklahoman.com 📷️ Dale Denwalt ♬ original sound - The Oklahoman - The Oklahoman @theoklahoman / Via tiktok.com What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
