Protests across the United States denounce President Trump's early actions, from immigration crackdowns to the appointment of Elon Musk to lead a controversial new government department.
Protesters took to the streets across the United States on Wednesday, voicing their opposition to the early actions of the Trump administration. Demonstrations erupted in cities such as Philadelphia, Austin, Lansing, Columbus, Jefferson City, Sacramento, Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, St. Paul, Des Moines, and Montgomery, with participants expressing concern over a range of issues.
The protests were largely fueled by online organizing under hashtags like #BuildTheResistance and #50501, which called for 50 protests in 50 states on a single day. Protesters held signs denouncing President Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, who heads the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, and Project 2025, a right-wing playbook for American governance. Critics expressed alarm over Musk's access to Treasury Department data, his purported Nazi salute during a January speech, and the potential security risks associated with DOGE's involvement in the U.S. government payment system. The demonstrations extended beyond objections to Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, encompassing a broader spectrum of Trump administration policies. Protesters denounced the president's executive orders on trade, immigration, climate change, and his rollback of transgender rights. In some cities, protests coincided with actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, highlighting the administration's focus on immigration enforcement. In Alabama, hundreds rallied against legislation targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, reflecting the growing concern over the administration's stance on social issues
PROTESTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ELON MUSK DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY PROJECT 2025 IMMIGRATION TRANSGENDER RIGHTS SOCIAL SECURITY DOGE
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