Protests against the second presidency of Donald Trump
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Protests against Donald Trump's second presidency
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Demonstrations have been held to protest and show disapproval for promises he made during his 2024 re-election campaign, proposals he has made to various domestic and international matters and decisions and policies he has signed off on.
While many protests and actions have been led by pre-existing organisations, there has also been a large amount of organising and attendance by the wider public alongside action taken during non-political events such as the Super Bowl.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a statement the day after Trump's election indicating that they would continue to fight against Trump's rhetoric and unlawful plans such as the mass deportation plans outlined in Project 2025.[5]
The People's March was held in cities across the nation in January 2025.
A series of protests against Trump, Elon Musk, and Project 2025 were held on February 5, 2025. Referred to as 50501, short for "50 protests, 50 states, one day", the protests were largely held outside state capitol buildings, though some were held in other cities.[8]
On February 9, more than 1000 protesters marched through downtown San Diego. The protest ended with a vigil at St. Joseph Cathedral, which fits 900 people. Every pew was filled. Roman Catholic Cardinal Robert McElroy, who was recently elected Archbishop of Washington (DC), led a vigil focusing on protecting immigrants in the afternoon. The predominantly latino march was joined by U.S. Rep Juan Vargas.[9]
Protesters gathered again for another 50501 protest on February 17. Being called “Not My Presidents Day”, the name references the fact the protests were held on Presidents' Day. Protests were held at both state capitals and cities.[13]
Shortly after being declared winner, protests would begin against him. The first protest to occur was Just Stop Oil protesters spraying orange paint on the American Embassy in London.[14]
On December 24, 2024, a protest was held at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City over Trump's threat to take back the Panama Canal. Protesters also referred to him as a "public enemy" of Panama.[15][16]
On February 15, the Tell Trump to Toque Off movement gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Ottawa and U.S. consulates across Canada in solidarity with Americans and to oppose Trump's tariffs and 51st state comments.[21] Also on this day, the 'Canada First' rally was held to condemn Trump's 51st state comments.[22]
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