A nationwide day of protest is set to take place on Saturday, with left-leaning organizations estimating that more than 500,000 people will march in Washington DC, Florida, and other parts of the country.
More than 1,000 Hands Off protests planned against ‘authoritarian overreach and billionaire-backed agenda’
A nationwide day of protest is set to take place on Saturday, with left-leaning organizations estimating that more than 500,000 people will march in Washington DC, Florida, and other parts of the country. The event, dubbed ‘Hands Off,’ aims to oppose Donald Trump‘s policies, which are seen as an attack on government, economy, and basic rights.
During his presidency, Donald Trump faced numerous protests and demonstrations worldwide.
One of the most significant protests was the Women's March in 2017, where millions gathered to advocate for women's rights and equality.
The march was held on the day after Trump's inauguration and took place in over 600 locations globally.
Other notable protests include the Tax March in 2017, which drew attention to Trump's tax returns, and the March for Our Lives in 2018, which focused on gun control reform.
These protests demonstrate the widespread opposition to some of Trump's policies and actions.
The protests are being organized by a coalition of over 50 labor, environmental, and progressive groups, including MoveOn. Ezra Levin, founder of Indivisible, described the event as the ‘biggest single-day protest in the last several years of American history.’ The largest gathering is expected to take place on the National Mall in Washington DC, where members of Congress will address the crowds.
The Protest’s Message
The protesters are rallying against what they see as an ‘all-out assault’ by Trump and his allies. The event’s website states that Trump, along with billionaire Elon Musk, is orchestrating a power grab that threatens America’s government, economy, and basic rights. The protesters claim that Trump‘s policies aim to strip away social security offices, fire essential workers, eliminate consumer protections, and gut Medicaid – all to fund his own billionaire tax scam.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Donald Trump is a businessman, television personality, and politician.
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.
Trump's business career began with his father's real estate company, eventually becoming a successful developer and entrepreneur.
He hosted reality TV show 'The Apprentice' from 2004 to 2015.
Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States in 2016, serving one term until January 2021.
A Nationwide Response
The protests come after the stock market plummeted this week following Trump‘s announcement of tariffs. Despite the economic fallout, Trump remains resolute in his stance, stating that his policies will never change. The protests are a response to what many see as an attack on democracy and the American people.
A Legacy of Protests
This is not the first time that Americans have taken to the streets to protest against a president. After Trump was first elected in 2016, at least 470,000 people joined the Women’s March protest in Washington DC – three times the size of the crowd at his inauguration. Millions more rallied around the country, making it the largest single-day protest in US history.
The Future of Protest
As the protests approach, it remains to be seen how they will shape the future of American politics. One thing is certain: the American people are speaking out against what they see as an attack on their rights and democracy.
- theguardian.com | Massive anti Trump protests expected Saturday in DC and across US
