Today, like many cities around the country, Green Bay had a “No Kings” protest to project their disagreement over White House policy on several issues such as immigration and foreign affairs.

While there is a protest against the White House in Green Bay every weekend, the “Get Out The Vote” marketing for No Kings, and conflicts in Los Angeles and the Middle East gave plenty of fuel to those who wanted to voice their opposition.

I was in the area during the protest. It was well attended. But the Main Street bridge was up.

Residents know that this is a serious traffic artery in Green Bay. Officials called it a malfunction.

And it was that bridge malfunction that gave both sides of the protest a trophy to take back to their political tribe. And if you’re a Green Bay map nerd like myself, you’ll find this interesting.

Those in favor of the protest said the bridge malfunctioned because officials did not want the event becoming any larger and to stop allies from crossing the bridge to join the crowd.

Those opposed to the protest believed the protest was blocking roads and damaging the bridge, which resulted in the closure.

And then there was the non political drivers, who on a random Saturday had to alter their travel plans and ended up about 30 minutes late to where they were going.

There are no fingers to point here. We can’t do that without facts.

But with the malfunctioning of the bridge during the “No Kings” protest it certainly provided an avenue for the angry residents to continue being victims.

Still. With no violence during the event and the bridge reopened when you read these words, we might all actually be winners.