Anti-Trump protests happened in all 50 states this weekend. It was called the Hands Off protest.
According to the organizers, Hands Off is a “nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history. Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way.”
The event was sponsored by many progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Greenpeace, Women’s March and the Human Rights Campaign.
According to Business Insider, “the crowd looked older, with middle-aged Americans seeming to outnumber the 20-somethings that dominated rallies during the pandemic. It makes sense since many Americans are watching their retirement savings dwindle in the face of crashing markets and worry that staff cuts to the Social Security Administration could impact the crucial safety net.
While the anti-government protests held during Trump’s first term focused on social issues — like abortion and civil rights issues — many of the signs today targeted the economy.”
It also could be because younger people wanted the system to be dismantled. That’s what they’ve been calling for these last four years and they’re getting it, aren’t they?
