Intense Protests Across America Against President Trump's Administration and Elon Musk's Policies
On Saturday, thousands of protesters gathered across various cities in the United States under the "Hands Off" movement, protesting against the policies and budget cuts of the Trump administration. These protests took place in more than 1,200 locations nationwide, with most participants holding handmade signs and chanting the slogan "Hands Off." Despite rain in many cities, protesters still took to the streets, according to the organizers of the movement.
Several prominent leaders from the Democratic Party, including some members of Congress, participated in the protests, urging the public to stand against the administration's mismanagement and violations of constitutional principles. During a rally at the National Mall in Washington D.C., Congressman Jamie Raskin said, "The way our founders wrote the Constitution, we did not start out as 'authoritarian.'" He criticized several policies of the Trump administration, particularly the decision to impose tariffs on multiple countries, calling it reckless, illegal, and unconstitutional.
Additionally, Cindy and City Prusik, who participated in the Washington D.C. protest, expressed concerns about the current situation for their children and grandchildren. "We can't sleep, we’re scared," said City Prusik. "It feels like all our savings, our pensions, everything will be gone."
Paul Asadebi, a lawyer from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, spoke at the protest and sharply criticized the Trump administration and Elon Musk's government. He stated, "They don't value your life, they don't value your community."
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost warned that the situation would get worse. "They want us to believe that everything will be fine once they have control, but the reality is, they already have control, and look where we are: massive inequality across the country."
The organizers of the Boston protest said, "The federal administration thinks this country is theirs. They want to take whatever they want—our rights, healthcare, jobs, services—and they're challenging the world."
While there were no reports of major unrest or arrests, the protests were marked by widespread anger and strong opposition.
The White House has yet to comment on the movement.
