Protests sweep nation against Trump's policies and administration

• Where are the protests taking place? All across the United States, with the largest demonstrations on Manhattan and in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.
• Who is organising the protests? The main organiser is Movement 50501, which advocates for democracy and the protection of the constitution.
• Why are people protesting? Participants are expressing opposition to mass deportations, cuts in education funding, and abuses of executive power.

In New York, on Manhattan, demonstrators expressed opposition to the mass deportations of foreigners and controversial immigration policies.

Slogans were chanted against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state," reports the Associated Press.

In Washington, crowds gathered in front of the White House, criticising cuts in education funding and abuses of power. Michelle Willis, a teaching assistant from Massachusetts, emphasised the need for collective action. "We have to speak out, we have to stand up and you have to keep people energised," she urged in an interview with National Public Radio (NPR).

Protests are not only rallies and marches but also social events such as food drives and volunteer work. In San Francisco on Ocean Beach, a banner read "Impeach & Remove".

Organisers from Movement 50501 emphasise that the demonstrations aim to support local communities, especially those affected by wildfires and economic hardships.

As part of the "Tesla Takedown" campaign, over 100 protests against Elon Musk were organised, as he is an adviser in the Trump administration. The campaign, a grassroots movement, challenges Musk's political influence and his role in reducing federal employment.