by Admin
Feb 5, 2025
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Wednesday in a coordinated protest against the early policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Large crowds gathered outside a federal courthouse in Philadelphia, as well as at state capitols in Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Protesters carried signs condemning Trump, billionaire businessman Elon Musk who has been appointed to lead Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency and Project 2025, a controversial right-wing blueprint for reshaping American governance and society.
According to one of the protest banners in Philadelphia, “Democracy is not a spectator sport! Do something.”
The protests stemmed from an online movement that gained traction under the hashtags #BuildTheResistance and #50501, which symbolize 50 protests in all 50 states on the same day.
Organizers leveraged websites and social media to rally support, circulating messages such as “Reject fascism” and “Defend our democracy.”
In Lansing, Michigan, approximately 500 demonstrators braved freezing temperatures to voice opposition to a range of issues, including Trump’s policies on Gaza, rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights, and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.
As demonstrations spread, the movement signals mounting grassroots resistance to the administration’s agenda.