In Photos: Millions take to streets across US against Donald Trump and Elon Musk
The Hands Off! protests spanned over 1,200 locations, covering all 50 states, with major turnouts in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, DC.
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Millions across the US took to the streets on Saturday in what is being called the biggest wave of demonstrations since Donald Trump took office in January. (Photo: The Grand Rapids Press via AP)
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The Hands Off! protests spanned over 1,200 locations, covering all 50 states, with major turnouts in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, DC. (AP photo)
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Protesters voiced opposition to Trump and billionaire Elon Muskโs handling of the country, citing concerns from economic policies to civil rights and public services. (AP photo)
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Over 150 groupsโincluding civil rights organisations, labour unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans, and election watchdogsโbacked the protests, according to the Associated Press. (AP photo)
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Indivisible, a group involved in the protests, said more than 600,000 people had signed up for rallies globally, including in London and Paris. (Photo: The TimesDaily)
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The organisers listed three demands: ending billionaire-driven corruption in government, restoring funding for vital programmes like Medicaid and Social Security, and stopping attacks on trans people, immigrants, and other marginalised communities. (Photo: The Seattle Times via AP)
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Activists have staged nationwide demonstrations against Trump or Musk multiple times since the new administration took power.
