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Amidst rising authoritarianism and controversial policies, resistance against the Trump administration is intensifying. This article unveils nine innovative and non-violent protest tactics, from symbolic 'buy-ins' and inflatable frog brigades to 'No Sleep for ICE' campaigns and ad appeals to agents, that are effectively engaging Americans across major cities to challenge the administration's actions in 2025.
Amidst rising authoritarianism, cuts to social programs, and controversial immigration actions under the Trump administration, a surge of innovative and non-violent protest tactics has emerged. Inspired by historical movements, everyday Americans are employing creative methods like symbolic buy-ins at stores, whimsical inflatable frog costumes, noise campaigns against federal agents, boycotts of corporations like Tesla and Disney+, and community-led initiatives such as whistle warnings and 'cacerolazos' to disrupt, inform, and push back against the administration's policies.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists staging a hunger strike, as other protesters targeted an insurance company with red paint.
Inflatable animal costumes, popularized by a viral incident in Portland, have become a new symbol of protest, employing humor and absurdity as a form of 'tactical frivolity' against authoritarianism, but their impact is debated depending on the protest context.
Millions participated in 'No Kings' protests across all 50 states against the Trump administration during a government shutdown. Protesters are now strategizing future actions like economic boycotts and strikes, while also debating the necessity of direct impact to catalyze change and the effectiveness of the Democratic party as an opposition. The article features diverse perspectives from attendees in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta.
A controversial statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, titled 'Best Friends Forever,' has been reinstalled on the National Mall by 'The Secret Handshake' after its removal last week for permit non-compliance, despite suffering damage.
