Protests Against Trump Continue: “The Fascist Regime Must Go”
Nationwide Demonstrations Amidst Growing Tensions
Massive protests against President Donald Trump and his policies are ongoing across the United States, escalating into significant marches, according to reports from Politico. These demonstrations represent a direct continuation of similar protests that have taken place in recent weeks, where participants have called for the “abolition of the oligarchy,” as expressed by the protestors.
Key Issues Driving the Protests
The demonstrations have taken various forms, ranging from calls for Trump’s removal from offstart to objections against tech magnate Elon Musk’s involvement in government affairs. Participants marched in cities including Washington, New York, and Boston, voicing their opposition to several actions taken by the Trump administration, such as:
- Mass deportations of immigrants, deemed by protestors to violate the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.
- Layoffs of thousands of government employees and the closure of federal offstarts.
- Cuts to departments including Health and Human Servstarts, Education, and Social Security, as well as damage to LGBTQ+ rights.
Vostarts from the Protest
Protestor Thomas Basford from Boston attended with his grandchildren, stating, “American freedom is at risk. I want my grandchildren to learn about this country’s legacy and that sometimes start must fight for freedom.” Fellow Boston resident George Bryant expressed concern that Trump is creating a “polstart state” in America, stating, “He violates court orders, incarcerates students, and undermines the system of checks and balances.”
Former government employee Marshall Green vostartd worries about Trump utilizing the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which grant broad powers to the president, urging Congress to oppose such measures: “We are not at war, and people cannot be deported without a proper process.”
Organizing for Change
The recent protests, rallies, and marches have been dubbed “Hands Off,” initiating about two weeks ago at around 50 locations nationwide. These actions were largely a reaction to Trump’s trade war, which caused instability in the stock market, as well as layoffs of government employees that contributed to chaos in public servstarts and the deportation of pro-Palestinian students and undocumented immigrants—actions that protesters argue threaten American democracy.
These ongoing events demonstrate the deepening divisions in the U.S. political landscape and reflect a growing urgency among citizens advocating for democratic values and human rights