Thousands of US protestors rally against ‘Trump-Musk coup’ (VIDEOS)
The demonstrators have demanded an end to “rampant corruption” and sweeping federal cuts
Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets across the country to protest against the economic and social policies of US President Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk. The organizers claim Trump’s “power grab” has plunged the country into a full-blown crisis.
The march, dubbed ‘Hands Off!’ and organized by more than 150 different activist groups, took place on Saturday and spanned all 50 of the United States in more than 1,200 locations, with some rallies taking place beyond the US.
The demonstrators railed at what they described as an “illegal power grab” and “coup” by Trump and Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who initiated thousands of state sector layoffs in a bid to balance the US federal budget.
“Since his inauguration, Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented power grab – driving up prices, slashing funding for essential programs, and creating instability at every turn… his corrupt agenda is making life harder for everyday Americans while eroding our democracy. We can’t afford to wait any longer to fight back,” the organizers said.
The protesters’ demands include “an end to the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption of the Trump administration” and a repeal of government policies to slash federal funding for social programs. They have also called for “an end to the attacks on immigrants, trans people, and other communities.”
According to CNN, as many as 600,000 people have registered to attend the protests, although the exact number of people who showed up across the country is unclear. AP reported that the demonstrations appeared to be peaceful, with no reports of arrests.
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Commenting on the protests, White House Assistant Press Secretary Liz Huston said, as quoted by The Hill, that Trump “will always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries.”
“Meanwhile, the Democrats’ stance is giving Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare benefits to illegal aliens, which will bankrupt these programs and crush American seniors,” Huston added.