Millions March Against Trump and Musk in Global Protests!
by Alan Iverson in PoliticsMillions participated in nationwide and global protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday. Organized by a pro-democracy movement, these demonstrations, dubbed "Hands Off!," responded to what protesters termed a "hostile takeover" and assault on American rights and freedoms. Over 1,400 protests took place at various locations across the country, including state capitols, federal buildings, and city halls. Nearly 600,000 people signed up to attend, with some events also held internationally in cities like London and Paris. The movement, a coalition of civil rights organizations, veterans' groups, labor unions, and LGBTQ+ advocates, demands an end to the "billionaire takeover," cuts to federal programs like Medicaid and Social Security, and attacks on minority communities. Prominent Democrats like Representatives Jamie Raskin, Ilhan Omar, and Maxwell Frost addressed crowds, criticizing the administration's policies and urging continued action. The Trump administration's efforts to cut federal spending, including layoffs of federal workers and the reorganization of agencies like the Social Security Administration, were major points of contention. Musk's role in reducing spending and his controversial comments about USAID were also heavily criticized. The protests largely remained peaceful, although one incident involving a man with a firearm in Lafayette, Indiana, was reported. Federal employee union presidents also spoke out against the administration's policies targeting federal workers and collective bargaining rights. The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian refugee whose green card was revoked, raised concerns about free speech. Organizers emphasized that the fight is not just about money but about power, with the administration targeting various groups to consolidate power and reward allies.
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