Taylor and the rest of the town don’t seem able to understand what Luke is saying (he is slightly incoherent with rage), so Lorelai “translates” for him, standing shoulder to shoulder with Luke to signify her support of him. She asks the town to let Luke handle any problems he might be having – if there is actually a problem, which Luke isn’t willing to acknowledge even exists.
She could have asked the town to be more understanding and accepting of Jess, and give him a chance, but I don’t think Luke would have appreciated that.
The Annotated Gilmore Girls 