Thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday in Washington, D.C., and cities across the United States in what organizers described as the largest single-day demonstration against President Donald Trump and his close ally, billionaire Elon Musk.
The protests, part of over 1,200 planned demonstrations, were aimed at opposing recent efforts by Trump to rapidly expand presidential powers and reshape the federal government.
In the nation’s capital, demonstrators braved overcast skies and light rain as they assembled around the Washington Monument. Organizers projected that more than 20,000 people would attend the rally on the National Mall.
According to the event’s website, around 150 activist organizations participated, with protests taking place in all 50 U.S. states as well as in parts of Canada and Mexico.
As the day progressed, the crowd swelled, with many holding signs and symbols reflecting a range of global and domestic concerns. Ukrainian flags were spotted among the crowd, alongside Palestinian keffiyeh scarves and placards reading “Free Palestine.” Democratic lawmakers also took to the stage to criticize Trump’s policies.
Wayne Hoffman, a retired money manager from West Cape May, New Jersey, voiced his concerns over Trump’s economic agenda, particularly his tariff policies.
“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,” Hoffman told reporters.
Demonstrations are expected to continue in the coming days as opposition to Trump’s policies grows.
