Thousands Rally Nationwide in Protest Against Donald Trump

The rallies extended beyond U.S. borders, reaching several European capitals where demonstrators gathered to voice their opposition to Donald Trump and his aggressive trade policies.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of major U.S. cities on Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s divisive policies in what became the largest wave of demonstrations since his return to the White House.

From Washington, D.C., and New York to Houston, Los Angeles, Florida, and Colorado, protesters rallied against a range of Trump administration policies—highlighting issues from federal staffing cuts and aggressive trade tariffs to restrictions on civil liberties.

In Manhattan, Shaina Kesner, a 43-year-old painter, joined a throng of demonstrators marching through the city. “I am so angry, I'm so mad, all the time, yes,” she said. “A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It's not great.”

Thousands also gathered on the National Mall in Washington, where speakers from across the country denounced the administration's actions. “We have about 100 people who have come down by bus and van from New Hampshire,” said Diane Kolifrath, 64, a bike tour guide. “This outrageous administration is causing us to lose our allies across the world, and causing devastation to people here at home. They’re gutting our government.”

In Los Angeles, a protester dressed as a character from The Handmaid’s Tale held a flag reading, “Get out of my uterus,” a direct rebuke to Trump’s anti-abortion stance.

In Denver, a man hoisted a sign that read, “No king for USA,” capturing the sentiment of many concerned over authoritarian overreach.

The protests weren’t confined to the U.S. In London, Berlin, and other European capitals, demonstrators took to the streets in solidarity. “What’s happening in America is everyone’s problem,” said Liz Chamberlin, a dual U.S.-British citizen attending a London rally. “It’s economic lunacy… He is going to push us into a global recession.”

In Berlin, 70-year-old retiree Susanne Fest expressed concern over the state of American democracy. “Trump has created a constitutional crisis,” she said. “The guy is a lunatic.”

Back in the U.S., the demonstrations were coordinated under the banner of “Hands Off,” a campaign organized by progressive groups including MoveOn and Women’s March. According to organizers, events were held in more than 1,000 cities, spanning every congressional district in the country.

‍Anger Builds as Tens of Thousands Protest Trump’s Leadership Across the U.S. and Abroad

Public anger swelled Saturday as tens of thousands of Americans protested President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy agenda, accusing him of undermining democracy, stoking division, and isolating allies. The protests, held in major cities across the country and echoed in parts of Europe, marked the largest demonstrations since Trump’s return to the White House.

From Boston to Washington, protestors expressed deep frustration over Trump’s aggressive efforts to downsize the federal government, impose conservative social policies, and pressure international partners through contentious trade and immigration measures—moves that critics say have destabilized markets and weakened global alliances.

“We're out here to stop the, honestly, fascism,” said Dominic Santella, a protester in Boston. “We're stopping a leader from... jailing his opponents, stopping him from jailing just random people, immigrants.”

Democratic voters voiced dismay over their party’s inability to counter Trump’s agenda, given its minority status in both chambers of Congress. At the National Mall in Washington—just blocks from the White House—thousands gathered to hear speeches from prominent critics of the administration, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat who helped lead Trump’s second impeachment.

“No moral person wants an economy-crashing dictator who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing,” Raskin told the crowd.

Longtime activist Graylan Hagler, 71, added a rallying cry: “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.”

Despite the intensity of the message, Saturday’s demonstrations remained largely peaceful. In Washington, a mild spring day brought out a diverse crowd that included older adults, young couples, and families with children in strollers. While organizers had projected a turnout of 20,000 in the capital, they said actual attendance exceeded expectations.

The protests recalled the historic 2017 Women’s March, which drew hundreds of thousands in the wake of Trump’s first election. But this latest wave of dissent arrives as the president’s approval ratings sink to their lowest point since retaking office, according to recent polling.

Still, the White House appeared unfazed. Trump, who remains popular among his Republican base, shrugged off the demonstrations during remarks Friday.

“My policies will never change,” he declared.

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Source: NDTV

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