Thousands March in the U.S. to Protest Trump's 'Devastation'
On Saturday, tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of major U.S. cities to oppose the polarizing policies of President Donald Trump, marking the largest demonstrations since he resumed his role in the White House.
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Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of major U.S. cities on Saturday, demonstrating against the controversial policies of President Donald Trump in the largest gatherings since his return to the White House.
Critics of the Republican president's agenda – which includes government staffing reductions, trade tariffs, and the erosion of civil liberties – organized rallies in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado, Los Angeles, and other locations.
Among those gathered near the stage at the Washington Monument was Terry Klein, a retired biomedical scientist from Princeton, New Jersey. She expressed her motivation for attending the rally, stating, "I mean, our whole country is under attack, all of our institutions, all the things that make America what it is."
In Washington, thousands, many traveling from across the U.S., convened at the National Mall, where numerous speakers condemned Trump’s administration. Diane Kolifrath, a 64-year-old bike tour guide, shared her thoughts, saying, "We have about 100 people who have come down by bus and van from New Hampshire to protest against this outrageous administration..."
Trump's economic policies, particularly his reliance on tariffs, were a significant concern for Wayne Hoffman, a retired money manager from West Cape May, New Jersey. He remarked, "It's going to cost the farmers in the red states. It's going to cost people their jobs – certainly their 401Ks. People have lost tens of thousands of dollars."
In Denver, Colorado, a protester displayed a sign stating, "No king for USA."
In the U.S., a coalition of left-leaning groups, including MoveOn and Women's March, organized "Hands Off" events in over 1,000 cities and every congressional district, according to the groups. Demonstrations also took place in several European capitals, where participants expressed their opposition to Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Liz Chamberlin, a dual U.S.-British citizen attending a London rally, shared her perspective: "What's happening in America is everyone's problem."
Susanne Fest, a 70-year-old retiree in Berlin, described Trump’s actions as having created "a constitutional crisis," saying, "The guy is a lunatic."
Many Americans are frustrated by Trump's aggressive approach to government downsizing, imposition of conservative values, and pressure on even allied nations over borders and trade. In Boston, protester Dominic Santella stated, "We're out here to stop the, honestly, fascism..."
Democrats, who currently hold a minority in both houses of Congress, have expressed frustration over their inability to effectively counter Trump’s policies. At the National Mall, Representative Jamie Raskin, a Democrat and impeachment manager during Trump’s second impeachment, spoke to the crowd, asserting that "No moral person wants an economy-crashing dictator who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."
Activist Graylan Hagler, 71, added, "They've woken up a sleeping giant, and they haven't seen nothing yet. We will not sit down, we will not be quiet, and we will not go away."
As Trump continues to reshape Washington, his approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since taking office, according to recent polls.
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Critics of the Republican president's agenda – which includes government staffing reductions, trade tariffs, and the erosion of civil liberties – organized rallies in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado, Los Angeles, and other locations.
Among those gathered near the stage at the Washington Monument was Terry Klein, a retired biomedical scientist from Princeton, New Jersey. She expressed her motivation for attending the rally, stating, "I mean, our whole country is under attack, all of our institutions, all the things that make America what it is."
In Washington, thousands, many traveling from across the U.S., convened at the National Mall, where numerous speakers condemned Trump’s administration. Diane Kolifrath, a 64-year-old bike tour guide, shared her thoughts, saying, "We have about 100 people who have come down by bus and van from New Hampshire to protest against this outrageous administration..."
Trump's economic policies, particularly his reliance on tariffs, were a significant concern for Wayne Hoffman, a retired money manager from West Cape May, New Jersey. He remarked, "It's going to cost the farmers in the red states. It's going to cost people their jobs – certainly their 401Ks. People have lost tens of thousands of dollars."
In Denver, Colorado, a protester displayed a sign stating, "No king for USA."
In the U.S., a coalition of left-leaning groups, including MoveOn and Women's March, organized "Hands Off" events in over 1,000 cities and every congressional district, according to the groups. Demonstrations also took place in several European capitals, where participants expressed their opposition to Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Liz Chamberlin, a dual U.S.-British citizen attending a London rally, shared her perspective: "What's happening in America is everyone's problem."
Susanne Fest, a 70-year-old retiree in Berlin, described Trump’s actions as having created "a constitutional crisis," saying, "The guy is a lunatic."
Many Americans are frustrated by Trump's aggressive approach to government downsizing, imposition of conservative values, and pressure on even allied nations over borders and trade. In Boston, protester Dominic Santella stated, "We're out here to stop the, honestly, fascism..."
Democrats, who currently hold a minority in both houses of Congress, have expressed frustration over their inability to effectively counter Trump’s policies. At the National Mall, Representative Jamie Raskin, a Democrat and impeachment manager during Trump’s second impeachment, spoke to the crowd, asserting that "No moral person wants an economy-crashing dictator who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."
Activist Graylan Hagler, 71, added, "They've woken up a sleeping giant, and they haven't seen nothing yet. We will not sit down, we will not be quiet, and we will not go away."
As Trump continues to reshape Washington, his approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since taking office, according to recent polls.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
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