A group behind an anti-bigotry march in Covington planned for Saturday were met by a pair of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, who were reportedly armed.

The loose-knit group, known as NKY Unites!, met at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington to create signs for Saturday's march.

Organizer Rachael Winters wrote in a Facebook post that about fifteen people had gathered to make signs for what they have called an "anti-hate" rally. "We were joined by two individuals who both had firearms," Winters wrote. "They sat at the end of our work table. I spole with one of them quietly about why I wanted to organize a rally - to protect my marriage to Carole and protest any defunding of Medicaid for many low income people. He didn't say much in response. They sat there with their guns and Make America Great Again red hats while we worked on our signs and refused to be intimidated."

Another witness told The River City News, "They sat and watched us, video-taped us, and took pictures of us. When one of the men took off his jacket, his guns were revealed."

It is legal in Kentucky to carry firearms in a public library.

The men were not identified publicly.

In the announcement for Saturday's march, the event was explained. "The purpose of this demonstration is to stand in solidarity with anyone who could be impacted by changes in our government," a news release stated. "There are many Northern Kentuckians who appreciate diversity, respect women, denounce bigotry, and are not afraid to speak out against the rhetoric of hate or fear. This group promotes LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, racial equality, gender equality, and accessible healthcare for all."

The march begins at noon at the parking lot at Second and Garrard Streets.

Correction: An earlier version of this story said the march started at 2 p.m. It starts at noon. RCN regrets the error.

-Staff report

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