Mass Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration's Policies

Across the nation, millions participated in street protests, voicing their opposition to the Trump administration's actions. These included cuts to health program funding, widespread firings of federal employees, and plans to close down entire government agencies.

Organized by nearly 200 advocacy groups, the "Hands Off" protests took place in over 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. This day of collective action marked the largest since Trump's second inauguration. The protests were intended to halt what organizers described as a significant power grab.

The protests saw millions march, from Los Angeles to London, advocating for civil rights, healthcare, democracy, workers' rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, which they claimed were under attack by the Trump administration and Republican members of Congress. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, was criticized for its actions, including the firing of thousands of federal workers, cuts to humanitarian aid, and plans to close federal buildings.

The Trump administration faced numerous legal challenges as it moved to deport immigrants, implement tariffs, and ban transgender Americans from serving in the military.

Statements from advocacy groups highlighted the widespread participation and the determination of the protestors. The movement was described as being driven by everyday people, united in their efforts to protect their rights and futures.

At a rally in Washington, D.C., Representative Jamie Raskin criticized the president's tariff plan, which had led to a stock market decline. He condemned the economic policies and called for the administration to leave Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal alone.

Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost also spoke, targeting billionaires, corporations, and oligarchs, whom he accused of fueling the rise of authoritarianism. He emphasized that the challenges faced were not due to neighbors but rather to those in positions of power. Meanwhile, Trump was at a golf tournament in Florida.