Massive Protests Across U.S. and Globally Challenge Trump Administration Policies

Over 1,200 demonstrations, including a turnout of 100,000 in Washington, D.C., mark the largest mobilization against Trump’s second term, denouncing budget cuts and perceived authoritarianism.

Protests under the slogan 'Hands Off!' drew hundreds of thousands of participants in all 50 U.S. states and cities worldwide, including Paris, Berlin, and London.
Demonstrators criticized drastic federal budget cuts, layoffs, and reductions in social services, education, and research spearheaded by Trump and advisor Elon Musk.
In Washington, D.C., over 100,000 people gathered, many displaying inverted American flags as a symbol of political distress.
A coalition of progressive organizations, including unions and civil rights groups, organized the protests, highlighting widespread frustration with both Trump’s policies and Democratic Party leadership.
The Trump administration has yet to respond to the protests, which signal a significant resurgence of organized civic resistance.

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