U.S. Rep. Barry Moore Speaks To Crowds And Protesters In Foley
Erica Thomas • April 18, 2025
Barry Moore represents for Alabama's 1st congressional district
Protesters showed up on Thursday at the Foley Civic Center as U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event.
The Baldwin County Democratic Party protested President Donald Trump, Moore, and conservative policies, while the Baldwin County Republican Party rallied in support of Moore. In all, about 100 people faced off, holding signs and chanting.
At one point, both sides chanted, "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!"
The Baldwin County Republican Party called the gathering the "Stand Up For What We Believe" rally.
Vietnam veteran and retired federal drug agent George Williams said he showed up to support the Trump administration and Moore. He said he knows firsthand how important strict immigration policies are and said he is happy with what the administration has done.
"I know what's going on, and what he is doing is what we needed to do 20 years ago," Williams said.
Williams was critical but had a warning for the Democrats.
"Democrats are idiots," Williams said. "They are idiots. They're stupid. They're naive. And that's my belief. They need to get off of that sinking ship, and then how long can they tread water because that ship is sinking."
Democrats say they are unhappy with Republican moves in Washington, D.C., and said they want Moore to hold a town hall.
"We're here to tell our congressman from our district that he can either bow down to Trump or stand up for the people of congressional district one," said Baldwin County Democratic Party executive chairman Robyn Monaghan.
Moore won the 2024 election with an overwhelming majority of the vote in Congressional District 1. Even though Baldwin County votes 80% Republican, Monaghan said she doesn't believe conservative values are what the people want.
"I think a lot of them are having buyer's remorse," she said.
At one point, a demonstrator from the left approached the Republican rally-goers, and words were exchanged, but the event remained peaceful.
Moore arrived at the Foley Civic Center and entered from the front of the building between the two crowds.
During the luncheon, Moore said he was thankful for the "welcoming committee" and reminded supporters that he is fighting for the freedom to be a conservative.
"You've got right in this country to be on opposite political sides," Moore said. "We get that. I'm OK. I mean, right outside, you've got First Amendment out there, and you can protest all you want. But when the government itself, with your dollars, is just coming after you because of freedom of speech, or just because you're conservative, that is where the fight is, and that's what we're trying to do."
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosted the Leadership Series luncheon.
Erica Thomas is a contributing writer from 1819News.com
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