Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of major U.S. cities on Saturday in a widespread show of opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies — marking the largest coordinated protest since his return to the White House.
The rallies, organized under the banner “Hands Off,” were held in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Florida, Colorado, and dozens of other cities.
Protesters expressed outrage over a range of issues including government downsizing, trade tariffs, reproductive rights, and what they described as a steady erosion of civil liberties.
“I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said New York painter Shaina Kesner, 43, joining a crowd marching through the heart of Manhattan.
In Washington, thousands of demonstrators — many traveling from across the United States — gathered on the National Mall where dozens of speakers rallied opposition to Trump.
“We have about 100 people who have come down by bus and van from New Hampshire to protest against this outrageous administration (that) is causing us to lose our allies across the world, and causing devastation to people here at home,” said Diane Kolifrath, 64, a bike tour guide.
“They’re gutting our government.”
In Los Angeles, a woman dressed as a character from dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” waved a large flag with the message: “Get out of my uterus,” a reference to Trump’s anti-abortion policies.
In Denver, Colorado, one man in a large crowd of protesters held up a placard reading “No king for USA.”
The rallies even extended to some European capitals, where demonstrators voiced opposition to Trump and his aggressive trade policies.
“What’s happening in America is everyone’s problem,” Liz Chamberlin, a dual US-British citizen told AFP at a London rally.
“It’s economic lunacy… He is going to push us into a global recession.”
And in Berlin, 70-year-old retiree Susanne Fest said Trump had created “a constitutional crisis,” adding, “The guy is a lunatic.”
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