➤ Last Saturday, huge crowds of people gathered in cities across the United States to protest against the government of President Donald Trump. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in the “Hands Off!” protests, which were organized in over 1,300 locations in all 50 states.
Last Saturday, huge crowds of people gathered in cities across the United States to protest against the government of President Donald Trump. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in the “Hands Off!” protests, which were organized in over 1,300 locations in all 50 states.
The protests were organized by a group of over 150 different organizations. Many of these groups were similar to those which organized early protests during Mr. Trump’s first term as president. These groups include civil rights groups, teacher’s unions, and groups supporting LGBTQ rights.
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Last Saturday, huge crowds of people gathered in cities across the United States to protest against the government of President Donald Trump. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in the “Hands Off!” protests in over 1,300 locations in all 50 states. Above, a Hands Off! protest in Boston last Saturday.
Protests were held in cities and towns across the US. The biggest crowds were in New York City, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, DC. Organizers say that over 600,000 people signed up to protest, and that well over a million actually showed up. The rallies were peaceful, and there were no reports of violence or arrests.
Saturday’s protests were about many different concerns, all connected to Mr. Trump and his government. Some people were protesting against Mr. Trump himself, saying that he was not following the law. Many people were protesting against billionaire Elon Musk and the heavy cuts his DOGE group is making to departments and agencies across the US government.
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Protests were held in cities and towns across the US. The biggest crowds were in New York City, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, DC. Organizers say that over 600,000 people signed up to protest, and that well over a million actually showed up. Above, a view from the air of protestors marching in Los Angeles, California.
Many protesters were worried about possible efforts to cut popular programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and health care for veterans. Others were worried about cuts to education. Many people were upset about the way Mr. Trump is treating immigrants who are in the US legally.
During the protests, Mr. Trump was in Florida, playing golf. The White House said that Mr. Trump would continue to support programs like Social Security and Medicare.
The organizers of the protests say they are hoping to remind people that everyday life is getting much harder under Mr. Trump’s government. Many of the protesters are upset that Mr. Trump seems to be making life easier for rich people, while making life harder for regular Americans.