Massive anti-Trump protests sweep across all 50 states
A massive demonstration against Donald Trump was held in Washington, attracting approximately 100,000 participants. Protests took place across all 50 US states.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the protests take place? Demonstrations occurred on Saturday in Washington and throughout all 50 US states.
- How many people participated in the Washington protest? According to organisers, around 100,000 people gathered in the US capital.
- Why were people protesting? Participants opposed the actions of the Trump administration, including mass layoffs and foreign policy decisions.
What were the reactions of the participants?
According to "The Washington Post", approximately 100,000 people participated in the Washington demonstration, greatly surpassing the organisers' initial expectations. Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies, including his approach to Ukraine and actions within the public sector. - Our founders wrote a constitution that does not begin with we the dictators. The preamble says, we the people - stated Congressman Jamie Raskin, emphasising the opposition to authoritarian tendencies.
What prompted people to participate?
The protests also drew individuals who had not previously been politically active. Rekha, a doctor from McLean, highlighted that changes in the administration, particularly in health, were detrimental to her. She stated that there is chaos in the FDA; they have laid off many people, and those remaining fear for their fate. Similar feelings were shared by Eric from Phoenix, whose mother, previously politically inactive, also joined the protest.
What were the protesters' slogans?
The banners featured slogans criticising Trump, such as "Donald Trump is a Russian agent" and "Honk if you've never texted war plans". The demonstrations were part of the nationwide "Hands off" initiative, organised by over 150 groups, marking the largest mobilisation of Trump opponents since he took office again.
